| Meridian, Miss., May 13, 1863 |
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| Col. L. J. Fleming, Supt. Mobile and Ohio
Railroad, Mobile, Ala. |
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The Government is sending large re-enforcements of troops to
Mississippi by the Mobile & Ohio and Mississippi and Alabama Railroads
{the Northeast & Southwest Alabama and Alabama
& Mississippi Rivers Railroads}. During their
transportation these roads can do nothing else. The Southern {(of
Mississippi)} Railroad cannot meet the demand if troops arrive
by these two roads. Public necessity, in this emergency, requires
the use of rolling-stock from your road, and I have, therefore, to
request that you will furnish what may be necessary for this
purpose. It will only be required for a short time.
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| J. E. Johnston
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