RICHMOND, VA., May 31, 1864.

Major General J. P. ANDERSON,

Tallahausse, Fla.:

The reserve should be left, as far as consistent with public safety, to follow their industrial pursuits. After being organized they can be readily reasembled in time of danger. The necessary guards should serve by reliefs for short tours.

JEFFERSON DAVIS.

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RICHMOND, VA., May 31, 1864.

Governor JOHN MILTON,

Tallahausse, Fla.:

I concur generally in your views as to the reserves, and have telegraphed to General Anderson on the subject.

JEFFERSON DAVIS.

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COLUMBIA, June 2, 1864.

General S. COOPER,

Adjutant and Inspector General:

Yours of the 29th ultimo received last night. Will obey promptly as possible. Rolls of companies not yet complete; delay beyond my control. Will proceed to organize regiments without the rolls as well as can. From all I can learn, there is more difficulty from desertion in the mountains than apprehension of the enemy around Charleston. I h ave sent officer to bring accurate information. Your remember the law and general orders develop organization of companies exclusively in Conscript Bureau. I respectfully ask for J. N. Grerell as quartermaster. He is at present engaged at Nita plantation here. I am earnestly urging forward organization.

JAS. CHESNUT, Jr.,

Brigadier-General.

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RICHMOND, VA., June 5, 1864.

Brigadier General JAMES CHESENUT,

Columbia, S. C.:

General S. Jones, commanding Department South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida, requires re-enforcements as early as possible, and says no part of South Carolina reserves yet reported for duty. The President requires all needful information relative to reserves of your State. Please answer with least practicable delay.

S. COOPER,

Adjutant and Inspector General.

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COLUMBIA, June 6, 1864.

General S. COOPER:

Yours of 5th just received. Wrote you fully on the 3rd instant and to Secretary of War on the 4th. Will write to the President by return mail. The reason why no part of reserves has yet reported to General