| Hd. Qrs. Dept. S. C. & Georgia |
| Charleston S. C. Novr. 10th 1862 |
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| Brig Genl H. W. Mercer |
| Comdg &c Savannah Ga. |
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| General, |
| The Commanding General desires
to be informed what guard there is on both sides of the Savannah River
at the {Charleston & Savannah} Rail Road
Bridge. It is his opinion as at present advised that the strongest guard
should be on the S Carolina side of the River. |
| Respectfully |
| Your Obdt Servt |
| Thomas Jordan |
| Chief of Staff |
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