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Meridian March 16, 1865
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| Lt. Genl. Taylor |
| Comdg Dept Ala Miss & E La |
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| General, |
| We the undersigned M Emanuel Presdt of the
Southern {(of Mississippi)} R R Co and A. M. West Presdt of the Miss Central R R Co,
respectfully represent that their roads are greatly in need of various
articles necessary to keep their road and rolling stock in repair, and
we respectfully ask the privilege of sending within the enemy's lines
from time to time a limited amount of cotton for purpose of purchasing
Railroad supplies. Say ten bales in advance of purchasing said
supplies. |
| Very Respectfully |
| Your obt sv t |
| M Emanuel |
| Presdt Southern R. R. Co. |
| QA. M. West |
| Prest MC R R Co |
| I respectfully ask for a limited privilege
for the Memphis & Charleston Rail Road Co. |
| Sam Tate Prest |
| M&C RR Co |
| {on back of letter} |
| Hd Qr Dept Ala Miss & E La |
| Meridian Mch 16/65 |
| This paper will be filed. Application
rec'd the approval of the Gen'l Com'd'g and was referred to Mr. J. S.
Wallis sp'l Agent with orders to grant permits to these companies to
export limited am'ts of cotton and bring in supplies under his
supervision & instructions. |
| By Command of |
| Lt. Gen. Taylor |
| W. F. Bulloch |
| AAG |