| Meridian Miss |
| May 23/64 |
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| Col Sam Tate |
| Canton Miss |
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| When you finish work near
Canton you had better turn over the force to Maj Young at this point and
we can commence on the M. C. R. R. {probably
Memphis & Charleston RR} |
| S. D. Lee |
| Maj Genl Comdg Dept. |
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| Sent by telegram |
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