| Vicksburg Jany 26/63 |
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| Maj Strickland |
| Grenada, Miss |
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| You will collect all the
beeves & hogs possible & forward them by rail road
{to?} Jackson {Mississippi Central RR}.
Send agents up in the country to purchase and have them driven in |
| J. C. Pemberton |
| Lt Genl Comdg |
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| Sent by telegram |
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