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Meridian Dec. 29th 1864 |
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Capt. J. H. Trezevant |
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Comdg Post Meridian |
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Captain, |
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The Lieut. Genl. Comdg directs that you will cause to be
sent, with a suitable guard, to the Post Commander at Cahaba, by the
train leaving here tomorrow morning {Northeast &
Southwest Alabama RR}, two hundred, or as many as the cars can
conveniently carry, of the Federal Prisoners now at this point. You will
include all the Commissioned Officers and "safe Guard" men, placing
them, if you deem advisable, and on condition that they parole
themselves not to attempt to escape, under only such surveillance as
will prevent them from communicating with any one. |
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You will also, in telegraphing the Commander of the Post at
Cahaba of the number sent, request him to report the same to Capt H. A.
M. Henderson Asst. Agt of Exchange at that point. |
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I am Captain |
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Very respectfully |
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Your Obt Sevt |
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A. J. Watt |
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A. A. G. |
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