| Lake April 16th 1864 |
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| Capt W. C. Ford |
| Canton Miss |
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| How many hands are at work on
{Mississippi} Central road & how many
on New Orleans {New Orleans, Jackson & Great
Northern RR}. I am here with my leg broken.
Please forward letters by careful hands. |
| Geo Whitfield |
| Maj & Qr Mr |
| Sent by telegram |
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