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Office Miss Cent RR Co
{Mississippi Central RR}
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Grenada March 21st 1864 |
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| Lieut Genl Leonidas Polk |
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C. S. A. |
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| Dear Sir, |
| I have been informed that the
C. S. Congress has by Law authorised an exchange of cotton for articles
of necessity. |
| I am in great need of supplies
for this road in fact I do not know that I can repair it without
obtaining some and certainly I cannot keep it in a safe condition or the
engines in running order without materials for repairs and mechanics to
do the work. |
| I desire to know if you will
authorise me to obtain the supplies I need and export cotton to pay for
the articles I may obtain, and grant the cotton and articles in transit
protection from the C. S. forces. |
| I am also informed that
contracts are made to obtain army supplies from beyond the Confederate
lines to be paid for in cotton when delivered at a price named for the
articles introduced and cotton to be delivered. |
| Presuming that to be so I
desire to know should you grant my first request if you will allow me to
enter into an engagement to bring in supplies for the army under the
same conditions and restrictions and at same prices granted to others.
It is possible I can supply a considerable amount of provisions and
clothing but am unwilling to stipulate for any quantity only such as I
can supply. |
| Will you forward me by an
immediate reply by telegraph or otherwise. |
| Yours Respectfully |
| W Goodman Pres |