| Hd. Qr. Morton Miss |
| August 1st 1863 |
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| Brig Genl Chalmers |
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| General, |
| Mr. Williams Supdt. of the New
Orleans, Jackson & Great Northern R. R. & Mr. Frost, Supdt of Miss.
Central R. R. are authorized to impress a sufficient number of negroes
to repair the railroads of which they respectfully have charge. You are
directed by Genl Johnston to afford them all needful assistance. |
| By Comd of Genl Johnston |
| F. B. Lamar |
| A. A. Genl. |
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