| Hd Qrs Dept Miss & E. La |
| Jackson April 17/63 |
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| Maj. L. Mims |
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| Major, |
| Faney informs Lt Genl Pemberton
that he will not leave before morning for want of transportation. If no
transportation can be furnished on the N. O. & G. W. RR
{New Orleans, Jackson & Great Northern RR}
today, the Lt Genl Comdg desires you if possible to furnish
transportation for the 1st Confed Battalion on the Southern RR
{Southern (of Mississippi) RR} as far as
Edward's depot provided the same can be done during the day, |
| Very respy |
| J. Thompson |
| Jno Genl |
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