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Executive Office
Jackson July 11th 1865
Col S Thomas
Sir
The bearer Mr J A Portis is an engineer by profession, and well acquainted with the levying business, having been a long time engaged in it. Should you want such an agent I think he would suit you very well. He has already made a survey of the river, and consequently would have advantage over other men.
Your Obt Serv't
W.L. Sharkey
Provincial Govr of Miss.