| Hd Qrs. Dept. Miss & E. La. |
| Jackson Nov 19th 1862 |
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| W. Goodman Esq |
| Prest Miss Central RR |
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| Sir, |
| Yr. communication to Col. J.
A. Orr, of 29th untl, has been referred to this office and I am
instructed by the Lieut Genl Comdg to say in reply that the transaction
you desire to perfect is illegal, and therefore can not be permitted
except by the War Dept, it has been referred there for decision. |
| I am sir |
| Very Respy &c |
| J. C. Taylor |
| A. D. C. |
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