| Hd Qrs Dept Ala Miss & E. La. |
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Meridian Dec 20 1864 |
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Major Geo. Whitfield |
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Chf of RR Transportation |
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Corinth |
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Major, |
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The Lt. General Comdg desires you to keep him constantly
advised of your progress and wants in the work on the Railroad to
Decatur {Memphis & Charleston RR}. |
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He also wishes you to report your progress from time to
time to Genl. Hood, Comdg Army of Tennessee. |
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Very respectfully |
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Your obt. Servant |
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A, J. Watt |
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A. A. G. |
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