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Sardis Miss July 26/67
Major A. Preston 
A. A. A. Genl Vicksburg Miss }

Dear Sir
I sent communication this morning in answer to your official inquiry of July 24th/67 regarding the establishment of my Hd Qrs. here at Sardis, also inclosed  a note (private) to you, since then I have thought that it would probable be better for me to enclose a Copy of communication sent by me July 6th requesting a clarification of Genl. Order No 17 C. S. my reasons for not establishing Hd. Qrs. as ordered I explained in my official reply, but in addition I would state to you privately that I confidently expected to receive answer on my request of July 6th before it would be possible for me to transact any official business, as I had 

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