| Hd Qrs Dept Mis & E La |
| Jackson Feb 17 1863 |
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| J. Jemison Jr |
| Presdt N. E. & S. W. RR
{North East & South West Alabama RR} |
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| Sir, |
| The construction of your road
connecting by an almost direct line Chattanooga Tenn with Meridian Miss
is one of great importance in a military point of view. At this time it
would be of the greatest moment connecting the armies of this Dept and
that of Tenn. I hope every facility and assistance will be furnished by
the people and the Government for thee early completion of this work. |
| I am Sir |
| Very Respy &c |
| J. C. Pemberton |
| Lt Genl Comdg |
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