| Received at Meridian Nov 7 1863 |
| By Telegraph from Demopolis Nov 7 1863 |
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| To Major W H Dameron |
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| I have been instructed by the
Chief of Commissary of Miss to abstain from purchasing Sugar from
speculators at a high price & therefore must decline the proposition you
make me for your friend. |
| M B Pritchard |
| Genl Supt {Alabama &
Mississippi Rivers RR} |
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| Sent by telegram |