| Head Quarters Dept Miss & E. La. |
| Jackson Jany 23d 1863 |
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| The firm of Hurt Ford & Co is
hereby authorized to ship by the New Orleans, Jackson & Great N. R. R.
nine hundred & thirty four (934) bales of cotton in payment for value
received by the Confederate Government. Full power has been given to me
to permit the shipment of cotton in this case. |
| J. C. Pemberton |
| Lt Genl Comdg |
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