| Head Quarters Dept. S. C., Ga. & Florida |
| Charleston S. C. January 3d 1863 |
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| Brig Genl R. S. Ripley |
| Comdg Military Dist. |
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| General, |
| The Commanding General desires
Brig Genl Gist to make a detailed report of his expedition showing
particularly the time occupied in moving the whole of his command hence
to Wilmington. {Northeastern and Wilmington &
Manchester RR} |
| Respectfully |
| Your Obdt Servt |
| Thomas Jordan |
| Chief of Staff |
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