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Selma Oct 25th 1864 |
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His Excellency |
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Gov Charles Clark |
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Macon, Miss. |
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Governor, |
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I have just received a communication from Genl. Beauregard,
of date 22d inst. directing me to apply to you for such assistance as
you may be able to furnish in protecting and garrisoning the lines of
the Memphis & Charleston and Mobile & Ohio R. Roads, with the view of
enabling me to render all the aid I can to Genl Hood who is moving to
Middle Tennessee and will doubtless establish Tuscumbia a his base. |
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As it occurs to me that a general call for the militia, so
soon after their recent disbanding would prove a heavy burden o the
State, I have the honor to request that the volunteers you are
organizing may be turned over, for the purpose above indicated, to Major
Genl Gardner as rapidly as they are formed into battalions or companies. |
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Very respectfully |
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Your obt Servt |
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R. Taylor |
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Lieut. Gnl |
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