OR, Series 1, Vol. 32, Part 2, Page 639

Meridian, Miss., January 31, 1864
 
General Loring
Canton
 
   I have telegraphed to Jackson to know where the transportation you sent for has gone to. You shall have it.
   Forrest says La Grange is evacuated, but reports at same time that enemy are reported advancing on him from Collierville. This may make it impossible for him to send down to you any part of his force. If he can spare it, it will be sent. I have ordered the pontoon-boats for Cullum's Ferry. Can you not send out and press negroes on east side Pearl River to hasten the completion of the trestles {on the Southern (of Mississippi) RR}? This may become necessary.
L. Polk
Lieutenant-General

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