| Meridian, Miss., May 13, 1863 |
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| Hon. Milton Brown, Prest. Mobile & Ohio
Railroad, Mobile, Ala. |
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The Southern {(of Mississippi)} Railroad
has not sufficient stock to transport troops from this point to
Vicksburg as fast as they arrive here. I appeal to you as a patriot
to lend the Southern Railroad as many engines and cars as are
required for the above object. It is of the utmost importance to the
country.
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| J. E. Johnston
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