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W. 14. F B. S M. 1865
Jackson Miss
July 11th '65

Mississippi State of 
Sharkey W. L.
Pro'v Governor

Recommending J. A. Porter, an engineer by profession, and well acquainted with laying levees.

Freedmen's Bureau, States of Miss. Rec'd Jul 29 1865

Col S Thomas
} Vicksburg
Mr Porter

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