| Gainesville, Ala. |
| August 2, 1863 |
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| General S. Cooper |
| Adjutant and Inspector General |
| Richmond, Va. |
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| At the earliest moment compatible with
the performance of other and very pressing duties, I have the honor
to present the following report {of the
defence of Vicksburg} ***** |
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| I consider myself to
have been particularly fortunate in the selection of chief
quartermaster of the Department of Mississippi and Eastern
Louisiana. Maj. L. Mims entered upon the duties of that office
immediately on my assuming command, and has proved himself eminently
qualified for the position. His energy and capacity I have rarely
seen equaled. I believe no man could have done more with the means
at his disposal. Major Mims was greatly aided by that most excellent
and efficient officer, Maj. George Whitfield, quartermaster in
charge of transportation department. *****
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| J. C. Pemberton |
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