| Hd Qrs Dept. Trans Mississippi |
| Shreveport La Nov 20th 1863 |
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| Capt {T. D.}
Kingsberry |
| A. Q. M. |
| Marshall, Texas |
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| Captain, |
| You are directed to furnish
Maj. E. A. Blanche, Chf Engr S. P. R. R Co.
{Southern Pacific RR}, with forage for the animals employed upon
that Road, taking his receipt, on requisitions for the forage and
keeping a seperate account of the forage furnished. |
| By command of |
| Lieut Genl Smith |
| W R Biggs |
| Brig Genl &Chf of Staff |
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