| Northern Division Superintendent's Office |
| Mobile & Ohio Railroad |
| Jackson, Tenn., Oct 21st 1861 |
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| Maj Genl L Polk |
| Columbus Ky |
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| Dear Sir, |
| This will be handed you by Mr H. Hall an
officer of the Miss Central Rail Road who visits Columbus and other
stations on our road, as also on the Memphis & Ohio R. R. in
search of cars. He is allright of course and should pass any where
enumerated. |
| I have the honor |
| to be |
| very respectfully |
| J. J. Williams |
| Supt N. Div. |
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| {filed with the above letter} |
| Mississippi Central Railroad |
| Superintendent's Office |
| Holly
Springs
186 |
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| Maj Gen Polk |
| Confederate States Army |
| Columbus Ky |
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| Sir, |
| The bearer Horace Hall is in the
employment of this Company and is sent to the different connecting
Roads to look after the rolling stock the property of the Miss Cent
RR Company. Will you do us the favor to give him a military pass to
visit Columbus, Hickman Ky and all points on the Memphis & Ohio
R Road. |
| Respectfully |
| E D Frost |
| Super MCRR |