| Hd. Qrs. Dept. Miss & E La |
| Jackson Feb 8 1863 |
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| M Emanuel Esq |
| V. P. Vicksburg
{Vice President, Southern (of Mississippi) RR} |
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| Sir, |
| I have the honor to state that
the quartermasters Dept. now requires for the transportation of supplies
all the rolling stock on your road, and all freight arriving therefore
will be considered publi. |
| Very Respectfully |
| Your obt Servt |
| J. C. Pemberton |
| Lt Genl Comdg |
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