| Jackson Miss March 9 1863 |
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| Mr. F M White |
| Presdt Miss & Tenn Rail Road |
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| Sir, |
| I am directed by the Lt
General Commandg to inform you that Genl Tilghman has been 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. |
| I am Sir |
| Very Respectfy |
| H. C. Tupper A. D. C. |
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