| Meridian February 12 1864 |
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Maj. Peters |
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| You have plenary authority to take
charge of & order by my command all the transportation of every kind
assembled at Demopolis, also to impress negroes for the public
service. You are authorized also to supervise the putting across the
river all the property of every description belonging to the
Government |
| Answer my former dispatch about
facilities for crossing. |
| L Polk |
| Lieut Genl |
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