| Jackson Miss March 9 1863 |
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| Brig Genl Tilghman |
| Commdg Grenada Miss |
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| Genl., |
| I am directed by the Lieut
Genl Commanding to inform you that you are authorized to impress (40)
forty Negroes on the counties of Yallabusha, Tallahatchie Panola &
Desoto to work on the reopening of the Miss & Tenn Rail Road. |
| The President of the Road will
be notified of the fact . |
| I am Genl. Very Respectfy |
| H. C. Tupper A. D. C. |
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