| Head Qrs. Milt Dist of Fla. |
| Lake City, Sept. 26th 1864 |
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| Col. Hugh Archer |
| A. & I. Genl. |
| Fla. State Forces |
| Tallahassee |
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| Colonel, |
| I am directed by Brig. Genl.
Jackson to call your attention to the enclosed copy of a letter from
Capt. T. B. Lee, Engr Officer, in reference to the impressment of
negroes for work on the Rail Road, between the St. Mary's
{River} Trestle
{about 5 miles west of Baldwin} and Baldwin
{Florida, Atlantic & Gulf Central RR}. |
| Genl. Jackson hopes the
Governor will issue instructions to the Sheriff of this County, and that
of Hamilton, to assist the Military authorities in securing the negroes.
It is reported by the officer sent in charge of the cavalry detachment
to obtain negroes, that their owners connive at their evading the
cavalry. |
| Very Respty, &c |
| S. A. Moreno |
| A. A. Genl. |
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