| Meridian March 9th 1865 |
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| Brig Genl Brandon |
| Enterprise Miss |
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| I find owing to scarcity of
transportation it will be impossible to forage & subsist Reserves at
Enterprise. Scooba forty miles above here on M&O RR
{Mobile & Ohio RR} is nearest point where
forage and subsistence can be had. ***** |
| R Taylor |
| Lieut Genl |
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| Sent by telegram |
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