| Northern Division Superintendent's Office |
| Mobile & Ohio Railroad |
| Jackson, Tenn., Sept 23, 1861 |
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| Maj. Genl. Polk |
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| Dear Sir, |
| I have seen the "General Order"
no 24 dated Sept 13, 1861, containing a list of those "entitled
to transportation" & those not entitled. But an important
practical business question arises about which I am in doubt -- which
is who are authorized to give transportation passes? In other words,
who are authorized to give transportation tickets which when taken up
will be recognized as vouchers against the government? We have agreed,
you know, to transport for the government at half price, which is
merely the actual cost, but we are required in all cases to present
the transportation tickets taken up by us as vouchers. This renders it
important to know who are entitled to give these tickets. You will
confer a special favor by sending me a statement of the officers whose
papers shall be respected. |
| Most respectfully |
| Milton Brown Prest |
| Mobile & Ohio R. R. Compy |
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