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Department of the Gulf,
U. S. Military Telegraph Office,
VBurg June 25, 1865

By Telegraph from Meridian June 25
To Stewart Eldridge

I shall have a good office and commece work tomor[[?]] Can I employ a citizen clerk I can find no soldier compete[[?]] will destitute white reside[[?]]
citizens [[?]] under my supervision who are excluded
in refug p[[?]] am still at a loss. [[?]] Know if I sign myself [[?]] Marshall or acting Asst Com please telegh me

D Clark

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