| Hd Qrs Dept Miss & E. La |
| Vicksburg May 5/63 |
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| Maj L Mims |
| Chf Q M |
| Jackson |
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| Enemy will probably make an
effort & probably a successful one to cut my RR communications. Hurry in
ordnance, corn & subsistence rapidly as possible. You will impress cars
& locomotives from other RR if necessary. |
| J. C. Pemberton |
| Lt Genl Comdg |
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