Mobile, January 5, 1861.
DEAR SIR: I have been superseded by Colonel Todd, of the Militia of Alabama, and he took and receipted for all the property belonging to the Ordnance Department and fort.
I wait for orders from the Adjutant-General.
……….I am, very respectfully,
S. PATTERSON,
Ordnance Sergeant, U. S. Army.
The ADJUTANT-GENERAL.