| Endorsement on letter of May 5, 1863 from N. F. Wilson
{Actually "V." F. Wilson}, President
Southern (of Mississippi)} RR suggesting
that the provisions for RR hands be not impressed for the Army. |
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Jackson June 21, 1863 |
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Approved, the provisions taken for the use of the Southern Railroad will
not be molested by the Agt of Govt. |
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By Command of General Johnston |
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Col. & Inspec. Genl. |
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Hd Qrs Dept of the West |
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Jackson Miss June 30, 1863 |
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The within cannot be employed with. The military exigencies of this Dept
will not permit either of the Roads named to be stripped of their
Rolling Stock. |
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By Command of General Johnston |
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Coll. & Inspec. Genl. {The second endorsement
appears to be for a second, not recorded, letter} |