| Hdqrs. Dept. of the West |
| Jackson, Miss. |
| May 14, 1863 |
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| Colonel [J. L.] Logan |
| Commanding &c. |
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| Sir, |
| An order was sent you yesterday,
directing you to move east across
Pearl River
and open communications with General Johnston. The general has
directed these orders to be somewhat modified. You will, previous to
moving east, collect all beef-cattle in the country you now occupy,
and drive them before you when you move. You will also destroy all
the railroad bridges and rolling-stock on the New Orleans
and Jackson Railroad {New Orleans, Jackson
& Great Northern RR} and all public property you cannot bring away
as you fall back. |
| By command of General Johnston |
| Very respectfully, &c. |
| Benj. S. Ewell |
| Assistant Adjutant-General |
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