| Hd Qrs. Dept. Miss & E. La. |
| Jackson Nov 28th 1862 |
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| Maj L. Mims |
| Chief Qr. Mr. |
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| Major, |
| In answer to your
communication of this date I am instructed by the Lieut Genl Comdg to
say to you that you are authorized to hold the engine referred to for
the purpose of transporting troops to Vicksburg Mississippi as speedily
as practicable. {Probably on the Southern (of
Mississippi) RR} |
| I am Major |
| Very Respectfully |
| J. R. Waddy |
| A. A. G. |
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