| Grenada Dec 5th 1862 |
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| Major Gen E Van Dorn |
| Coffeeville {on
Mississippi Central RR} |
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| I send another train to
relieve your baggage train. If you send soldiers send an organized
command. Put plenty of men to unload cars. |
| J. C. Pemberton |
| Lieut Genl Comdg |
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| Sent by telegram |
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