| Head Quarters Depart. of E. Tenn. |
| Knoxville, March 31st 1862 |
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Circular to |
| The Presidents of the |
| East Tennessee & Georgia Railroad |
| East Tennessee & Virginia Railroad |
| & Captains of Steamboats &c |
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| Sir, |
| The Major General Commanding directs me to
inform you, that no one will be permitted to ship cotton on any
Rail-road or Steamer, to be transported northward in this Military
Department. |
| He desires that you will extend this
order, to all Agents & employees or your Company. |
| Very Respectfully |
| Your obt. Servt. |
| H. L. Clay |
| A. A. G. |