| Jackson Jany 29, 1863 |
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| Lt Genl Pemberton |
| Vicksburg |
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| Mr Parham agent for the free
market at Mobile asks authority to purchase & forward by rail road
{Mobile & Ohio RR}, corn beef & pork for
the use of soldiers families. Will it be granted. Signed Danl Ruggles
Brig Genl. |
| J R Waddy |
| A. A. G. |
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| Sent by telegram |
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