| Decatur Ala. 17 March '62 |
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Col Sam Tate {President, Memphis & Charleston RR} |
| Memphis |
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| Yes provided the cars are so
run as not to interfere with army movements. You may send ten car loads
of hides to Chattanooga on same condition. |
| A. S. Johnston |
| General C. S. A. |
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| Sent by telegram |
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