Sir,

I beg respectfully to submit that as we have but three Draughtsmen and Lithographic writers attached to this Department, it is to be regretted that Sapper C. M. Murray a draughtsman of the Boundary Commission should not be permitted to be transferred to the Columbia Detachment.

You are aware that in addition to the Ordinary Plan drawings incidental or Surveys, a great deal of miscellaneous work falls upon the Draughtsmen, and on more than one occasion I have been obliged to reproduce plans all but ready for Lithography, in Consequence of them becoming spoiled by being set aside, from the necessity of Employing the draughtsmen on some less expensive but more immediate service.

 I have the honor to be,
Sir,
Your most Obedient Servant,

RM Parsons
Captain RE

To Colonel Moody