| Hd Qrs Dept Miss & E. La |
| Jackson Mch 29th 1863 |
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| Brig Genl Chalmers |
| Penola Miss |
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| If you consider it practicable
that supplies can be drawn from country along Memphis Rail Road
{Mississippi & Tennessee RR} press it to
completion as far as Sardis. You are authorized to impress negroes |
| J. C. Pemberton |
| Lt Genl Comdg |
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| Sent by telegram |
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