| Tangipahoa, La. |
| July 13, 1862 |
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| General Van Dorn |
| Vicksburg, Miss. |
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| Recommend movement against
New Orleans by railroad when the other movement takes place. Major
Ranney {President, New Orleans, Jackson &
Great Northern RR} will repair bridges. The enemy has 9,000
troops there; demoralized. Answer. |
| Daniel Ruggles, Brigadier General |
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