NA, DMEL 3/9/1863

Jackson Miss Mch 9 1863
 
Dr. Emanuel  {President, Southern (of Mississippi) RR}
Vicksburg Miss
 
   Military necessity absolutely requires the cessation of all passenger trains over the road to Vicksburg at present everything must beer used for carrying supplies into Vicksburg as rapidly as possible. You must send hand cars at once to the points on the road not in running order.
J. C. Pemberton
Lt Genl Comdg
 
Sent by telegram

Home