Dalton, January 23, 1864
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| Mr. President, |
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| I have had the honor to receive the
letter you wrote to me on the 14th instant. |
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| The management of the railroad {the
Western & Atlantic RR} is much
improved since my last letter; that is to say, we are much better
supplied. We have now on hand provision and forage (corn) for
several days. Our horses and mules are in very poor condition,
however, from the effect of cold weather, short allowance of corn,
and want of long forage, all that within reach having been exhausted
in December. Our prospects are better for the future, the chief
quartermaster thinks. |
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| Most respectfully, your obedient servant, |
| J. E. Johnston |
| General |
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