| Port Hudson |
| August 21, 1862 |
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| Brig. Gen. M. Jeff. Thompson |
| Ponchatoula, La. |
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| Take measures to rebuild
the Manchac Bridge and repair the railroad {New
Orleans, Jackson & Great Northern RR}. Apply to Major
Ranney, president. Let me know the condition of things by telegram
to Clinton, La. *** |
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Daniel Ruggles
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| Brigadier-General, Commanding
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