| Meridian, Miss., January 31, 1864 |
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| General Loring |
| Canton |
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| I have telegraphed to Jackson to know
where the transportation you sent for has gone to. You shall have
it. |
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Forrest says La Grange is evacuated, but reports at
same time that enemy are reported advancing on him from
Collierville. This may make it impossible for him to send down to
you any part of his force. If he can spare it, it will be sent. I
have ordered the pontoon-boats for Cullum's Ferry. Can you not send
out and press negroes on east side Pearl River to hasten the
completion of the trestles {on the Southern (of
Mississippi) RR}? This may become necessary.
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| L. Polk |
| Lieutenant-General |
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