| Hd. Qrs. Meridian Miss Nov. 26th 1863 |
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Dr. Emanuel |
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President Southern {(of Mississippi)} Rail
Road |
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Sir, |
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General Johnston forbid the further impressment of labor
for Rail Roads in this State. He authorises me to say that persons
furnishing negroes to work your road, will be credited for so much labor
done for Military purposes, and the owners of such negro labourers will
be credited for it on account of Military impressment. The same credit
will be given for service of wagons & teams. |
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Very Respectfully Your Obdt Servt |
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Col. & Inspec. Genl. |
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