[Third indorsement.]

MARCH 8, 1864.

AIDE-DE-CAMP:

Write to General Lee and refer to General Bragg for his inquiry and attention.

J. D.

[Fourth indorsement.]

MARCH 8, 1864.

Wrote to General Lee and inclosed copy of Colonel Northrop's indorsement, and mentioned above reference.

WM. PRESTON JOHNSTON,

Colonel and Aide-de-Camp.

[Fifth indorsement.]

This matter, known to be a very important one, full of fraud, will receive every attention. A good railroad expert is necessary. Colonel Wadley is the only one known to me.

B. BRAGG.

[Sixth indorsement.]

SECRETARY OF WAR:

It may be practicable to employ Mr. Wadley as an agent.

J. D.

[Seventh indorsement.]

I fear Colonel Wadley's services are not now attainable, but retain for inquiry.

J. A. S.

[Inclosure Numbers 1.]

Deficiencies in meat sent from Richmond, Va.

Date. Invoiced and Pieces. Weight.

received.

Pounds.

December 30 Invoiced... 919

36,725

Received... 898 36,096

Short... 21 629

January 2 Invoiced... 495 20,700

Received... 473 19,736

Short... 22 964

January 6 Invoiced... 503 2,592

Received... 470 1,981

Short... 33 1,611

From Staunton, salt pork.

January 6 Invoiced... 1,158 16,570

Received... 1,149 15,731

Short... 9 839