NA, WD 3/6/61

Confederate States of America
War Department
Montgomery, March 6, 1861
 
Mr. C. F. Vance
Memphis, Tenn.
 
Sir,
   Your letter of the 1st inst enclosing copy of the resolution recently adopted by the President & Directors of the Mississippi & Tennessee Rail Road Company, tendering to the Government of the Confederate States of America free of charge the use of their road for military purposes has just been received.
   Permit me, Sir, through you to assure the President & Directors of said Company that the manifestation of their kindness & patriotism is highly appreciated, & should the occasion arise, this Department will avail itself of their offer.
Very Respectfully
Your Obt. Servt.
L. P. Walker
Secy of War

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