| Jackson |
| March 9, 1863 |
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| General S. Cooper |
| Adjt. and Inspector Gen. |
| Richmond |
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| The enemy's operations in the canal
indicate great probability of his getting through. If he succeeds,
will have to fortify Grand
Gulf. Have no guns in department to do this, except two 8-inch and one
32, rifled, belonging to the Navy Department, en route to Shreveport,
La.
My transportation is utterly inadequate to my own necessities.
Cannot allow anything to be transported over railroads in department
unless for use of same. I have taken guns. I will place them in
position.
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| J. C. Pemberton
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