| Jackson Jany 17th 1863 |
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| Maj Banks |
| Grenada |
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| I am authorized to lend money
to Tennessee & Miss {Mississippi & Tennessee}
RR to make the repairs indicated by Prestdt White. If I
considered it a military necessity. Work on the road must commence from
the closest point. |
| J. C. Pemberton |
| Lt Genl Comdg |
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| Sent by telegram |
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