NP, AP 3/15A/1861

From the Athens (Tenn.) Post
 
March 15, 1861
 
   Sam Tate, President of the Memphis & Charleston Railroad, has forwarded the following communication to Gov. Petus of Mississippi:
Memphis & Char. Railroad
Memphis, Jan. 7, 1861
To the Governor of Mississippi, Jackson, Miss.
Dear Sir,
   I am authorized by the Board of Directors of this Company to tender to your State the use of this Road for the transportation of Troops and munitions of war for the defence of the Southern States, free of charge. Should it become necessary, and you require our services, please give me notice in advance, that I may make preparations to perform the service.
Yours truly,
Sam. Tate, President

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