| Jackson Miss January 13, 1863 |
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| Mining operations proceeding
satisfactorily, but want of transportation retards shipments. Thinks
bacon can now be supplied. Made purchases of sugar & molasses, former at
5 to 10c and latter at $14 to $15 per bb. Is much encouraged to purchase
as large quantities are detained owing to lack of transportation and
having no storage. Are wasted pilfered and also damaged by exposure. 60
000 bu corn exposed to weather has spoiled. Plenty of sugar molasses
bacon & beef can be had if it could be shipped. |
| Lt. Col. W. A. Broadwell |
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| Office C. S. S. Richmond Va Jany 22d, 1863 |
| So much of the within letter as refers to
deficient storage and lack of transportation is respectfully referred to
the Qr Mr Genl with the request that if possible, some remedy may be
supplied. |
| S R Northrop CGS |
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| Entry in Quartermaster General's Letters
Received Register |