| Hd. Qr. Meridian Miss |
| Novr 8th 1863 |
| |
| Col. R. B. Richardson |
| |
| Colonel, |
| Your order appointing Captain
Crinder to superintend the repairs of the M. & O. R. R.
{Mobile & Ohio RR} has been received at
this office. |
| As you are not authorized to
issue such an order you will please immediately revoke it |
| By order of General Johnston |
| F. B. Lamar |
| A. A. General |
|