| Mobile, Ala. |
| July 23, 1863 |
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| Col. B. S. Ewell |
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| Four companies of
Seventeenth Alabama are guarding bridges near Quitman, Red Bluff,
Shubuta, and Bucatunna Stations, Mobile & Ohio Railroad. I must
withdraw them, as they are artillerists. Can you send troops to
replace them? |
| Large naval force assembling
at Pensacola. |
| Can't you stop sending
prisoners through here? They interfere with transportation, consume
supplies, &c. |
| Dabney H. Maury |
| Major-General |
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