| Hd. Qr. Meridian Miss |
| Dec 5th 1863 |
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| Co. G W Abert |
| Comdg Post |
| Meridian |
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| Colonel, |
| I am instructed to enquire if
you know how many men are employed in guarding bridges on M&O Railroad
and at what points they are stationed. |
| By Command of |
| Gen Johnston |
| Buy S Ewuly |
| A. A. Genl. |
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