| Decatur, 11th March 1862 |
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|
Genl G. T. Beauregard |
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| Sir, |
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| The approach to the R. R.
bridge here {Memphis & Charleston RR} is
over an embankment about 2 1/2 miles. I had the whole planked for
crossing artillery and trains, but on account of the great difference in
the length of axles, it cannot be used for that purpose. We are bringing
them over on platform cars, which is a slow process. The head of the
column marches this evening on the Tuscumbia road. ***** |
| Very Respectfully |
| Yr obt svt |
| A. S. Johnston |
| Genl. C. S. A. |
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