| Hd Qrs Dept Miss & E. La. |
| Jackson Miss Nov 18th 1862 |
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| Major L. Mims |
| Chf Q. R. |
| Jackson, Miss |
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| Major, |
| In reply to your communication
of the 17th Inst in reference to the obtaining of cars & locomotives for
the Southern RR I am directed by the Lt. Genl Comdg to say he prefers
that you should obtain such cars & locomotives from the Memphis &
Charleston RR by private contract, as suggested. |
| I am Respectfully |
| Yr obt Servt |
| R. W. Me?? |
| A. A. G. |
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