OR, Series 1, Vol. 32, Part 2, Page 550

Headquarters
Meridian, Miss.
January 12, 1864
 
Major-General Loring
 
General,
   Your recent communications have been received by the lieutenant-general commanding, and in reply I am directed to say:
   First. Mr. Grider was here a few days ago and reported that he had 15,000 cross-ties cut, and wanted twenty-five wagons to haul them in. The order was given, and authority was also sent you for impressing as many additional ox-teams as necessary.
   Second. This department has been divided into two cavalry departments. Major-General Lee commanding southern and Major-General Forrest the northern department. General Lee's instructions are to post Ross' brigade in between the Yazoo and Big Black. This brigade will be charged with the protection of your front and the railroad. Colonel Ross will communicate with you and keep you advised of any demonstration of the enemy. As this brigade will be near you in a short time there is probably no necessity for sending you another cavalry asked for.
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Respectfully, general, your obedient servant,
T. M. Jack
Assistant Adjutant-General

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