| Demopolis Ala |
| May 15th 1864 |
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| Col San Tate
{President, Memphis & Charleston RR} |
| Canton |
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| I desire the force that was at
work on the M&C RR {Memphis & Charleston RR}
to do the work on your road, as its difficult to procure hands
and tools. Cant this arrangement be made. What damage to
{Mississippi} Central RR |
| S. D. Lee |
| Maj Genl |
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| Sent by telegram |
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