NP, MAP 1/23/1861

From the Memphis Appeal
 
January 23, 1861
 
Message of the Governor of Mississippi
Executive Office
Jackson, Miss., Jan., 15, 1861
 
Gentlemen of the Senate and House of Representatives:
 
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   The Mobile & Ohio railroad company have tendered me the free use of their road for the transportation of troops and munitions of war whenever the State may require it, placing at the disposal of the governor of the State extra trains, when required, free of all charge. The Mississippi Central railroad company, through their president, W. Goodman, has tendered the services of all men now employed on that road in case of invasion, and the use of the road for transportation on favorable terms, to be arranged hereafter.
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John L. Pettus

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