Clay C. H. W Va Nov 20th 64
Col Geo W Brown
Q. M . Gen. W Va sir
Not having drawn any clothing for along time my men are in a verry [sic] destitute Condition for Clothing. You will please forward me a requisition to Charleston for Clothing for forty men apart of these are needed for new recruits.
| Say | Forty (40) Blouses or infty Jackets (Either will do) |
| Forty (40) Trowsers [sic] | |
| Forty (40) pr drawers | |
| Forty (40) Shoes | |
| Eighty (80) Woolen Shirts |
This verry important that we get them as soon as possible
I am [?] Very Respectfully your Obt Servt
Benj L. Stephenson
Capt Com Co State Troops
Transcription by Rose Feazell, undergraduate student enrolled in Dr. Billy Joe Peyton's Fall 2010 "Introduction to Public History" at West Virginia State University