| Meridian |
| February 14, 1864 -- 4:30 a. m. |
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| Lieut. Gen. L. Polk
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| Headquarters |
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| General, |
| All trains have passed down except the
one from Columbus, which was to have left there at 3 a.m., and will
probably reach here at 11 a.m. The last down-train brought all the
bacon and ordnance stores from West Point, Brookville, and Macon,
and we have left a few cars above, but the loss will be small. All
the stores at this place have been loaded up and the last will go
forward in the train which takes me. The whole arrangements have
been entirely successful. If the enemy can be held in check until 11
o'clock our last train will be safe. |
| With my best wishes for your success, I am, general,
your obedient servant, |
| L. J. Fleming {Superintendent,
Mobile & Ohio RR} |
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