| Richmond |
| October 9, 1863 |
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| General J. E. Johnston |
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| It is deemed very
important to secure the removal, if possible, of the remaining
locomotives and cars, and the material of those partially destroyed,
to this side of Pearl River. Can you not give the officers of the
Engineer Bureau building the Pearl bridge protection and facilities? |
| James A. Seddon |
| Secretary of War |
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