| Selma May 14 1863 |
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| Mr. Robert Hall {Shelby
Iron Works} |
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| Dear Sir, |
| ***** |
| The quartermaster is still
sending from two to three Regiments per day over the Road to Meridian {the
Alabama & Mississippi Rivers RR} and will continue to do so for several days as soon as the government
has done transporting soldiers & munitions I get cars and commence
sending up corn. *** |
| Very truly yours &c |
| J. M. Gillman |
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