| Hd Qrs Dept. Trans Mississippi |
| Shreveport La Nov 17th 1863 |
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| E. A. Blanche |
| Chf Engr S.P.R.R.
{Southern Pacific RR} |
| Marshall, Texas |
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| Sir, |
| Lieut Fleming will remain with
you and whenever you desire an impressment made, make application to
this office, stating in full the character of the impressment, and
Lieut. Fleming will receive orders to execute it. |
| I am in receipt of a telegram
from Mrs. Gaines Your communication in regard to her case, was referred
to Mr Elder, Govt. Agent. |
| I remain very respctfully |
| Your obt servt |
| W R Briggs |
| Brig Gen & Chf of Staff |
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