| Demopolis Ala |
| May 9th 1864 |
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| Mr Emanuel President S. R. R.
{Southern (of Mississippi) RR} |
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| I desire that you send your
working force under Saunders to Jackson & notify Col Sam Tate at Canton
that they are there. |
| S. D. Lee |
| Maj Genl Comdg Dept. |
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| Sent by telegram |
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