Confederate States of America, War Department
| Richmond, February 6, 1863 |
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| Hon. J. W. Clapp |
| House of Representatives |
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| Sir, |
| I have received your letter, inclosing a
communication from the president of the Mississippi Central
Railroad. In reply I have the honor to say that no objection is
entertained to the shipment of cotton (on payment of the export
duty) to neutral ports, and the introduction of such materials,
etc., as may be required by the railroad indicated. A permit is not
needed under the law, but if required is hereby given. |
| Very respectfully, your obedient servant |
| James A. Seddon |
| Secretary of War |
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