| Hd Qrs Dept Miss & E. La. |
| Jackson Miss Nov 18th 1862 |
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| Mr. L. J. Fleming |
| Chf Engr & Genl Supt |
| Mobile & Ohio RR |
| Mobile Ala |
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| Sir, |
| In reply to your communication
of the 14th Inst I am directed by the Lt Genl Comdg to say that he
cannot possibly share such an amount (30) bbls oil, as suggested. Orders
have been sent to Columbus to ascertain how much can be spared for such
purposes. |
| I am Respectfully |
| Yr obt servt |
| R. W M?? |
| A. A. G. |
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