West Union W.V
February 26th,, 1864
F P Pierpoint Agt Genl WV
Sir
I have been Informed by the Quatermaster General that I am required to file a master roll in your office before I can draw rations for the month pf March-please forward me the blanks for the purpose also blank pay rolls
Respectfully Your
H S Sayre Capt comdg
Doddridge Co WV Scouts
Transcription by Bryan Holmes, undergraduate student enrolled in Dr. Billy Joe Peyton's Fall 2010 "Introduction to Public History" at West Virginia State University