L.P. Walker, (Leroy P. Walker, CSA Secretary of War), one page LS, Sept. 2, 1864 war-date letter to 'Dr. Wm. S. Morris, President of Southern Telegraph Co., Richmond', letter with 'Confederate States of America, War Department, Richmond' printed letterhead, contents relay request from Gen. Joseph E. Johnston at Headquarters that Southern Telegraph Co. operators and offices 'be kept open the whole day on Sunday while the army is in the field', 7¾ x 9½" on blue-lined stationery, minor erosions along central vertical file fold and some age toning at B. just clear of the signature, but affecting 'Secretary of War' title, otherwise fine, a rare autograph