| Dalton, January 7, 1864 |
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| His Excellency Joseph E. Brown |
| Milledgeville |
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| The {Western
& Atlantic} railroad does not supply
equal to daily consumption of army; it is said for want of supply of
wood. Cannot this be remedied? Unless there is a change for the
better, disaster will result. I respectfully urge your interposition. |
| J. E. Johnston |
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