| Hd Qrs Dept Ala Miss & E. La. |
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Meridian Dec. 30th 1864 |
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Capt. C. M. Williams |
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In charge of R. R. Transpn |
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Captain, |
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The Lieut. Genl. Comdg directs that you will proceed at
once to repair the Mobile & Ohio Railroad north of West Point. You are
authorized to make any impressments, under the impressment act that may
be necessary to enable you to execute this order, and, to facilitate the
impressments, military authorities in the vicinity are hereby directed
to furnish any assistance for which you may find it necessary to call. |
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Brig. Genl. Branden has been requested to impress and
furnish the necessary labor at once. |
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Very respectfully |
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Your obt Sevt |
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A. J. Watt |
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A. A. Genl. |
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