City of Washington, Nov. 7-1813

Joseph Wheaton
Ass't Quarter Master General-

A detachment of four companies of the 38 reg't
under the command of Major Leonard Frailey, are ordered to
Norfolk- will embark at the Navy yard next Friday, the twelfth
inst-and debark at Potomack Creek-from whence, you will furnish
waggons to Richmond and transportation by water, from Richmond
and Norfolk-

Assistant Deputy Quarter Master, Mosleller will
provide transportation to Potomack Creek-

He will advance four hundred dollars. You will sign
duplicate receipts, that one may be transmitted to Colonel
Swan, Quarter Master General, to whom you will report and account
for appropriation of said $ 400.

For the facility and security of transportation of
troops, clothing and the munitions of War, it is necessary to
establish an Assistant Deputy Quarter Master General, in
Richmond or its vicinity and which is referred by the Dept of
War to Col. Swan, from whom you will receive instructions and
funds in discharge of duties of Ass't Deputy Q.M.Gen district
#5.

Sincerely wishing you health, much satisfaction
and credit in your official capacity.