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18 Telegrams sent Jackson Miss Oct. 21 1865 Dickey Maj Paymaster U.S.A New Orleans, La Mr. Chalfent can have employment immediately — Shall expect him by 1st train By order E. Bamberger Lt. A A A G. Jackson. Miss. Oct. 21. 1865 Thomas Sam'l Col. Ass't Comm'r F.B. Vicksburg, Miss. Capt. Peck Sub Comm'r at Hazelhurst was arrested on the night of the 17th by the Sheriff aided by 19 armed men and taken to Gallatin and confined in jail. R.S. Donaldson Lt. Col. A.A.C. Jackson. Miss. Oct. 24. 1865 Clarke, C.W. Lt A.A.A.G., F.B. Vicksburg, Miss Gov. Humphreys decides that he cannot order Capt. Pecks release, But hopes that the Capt will give Bonds for his appearance at Court. Particulars by mail. R.S. Donaldson A.A.C. 19 Jackson, Miss. Oct. 25, 1865 Bamberger Lieut. A.A.A.G. Maj. Free directs that Capt. Peck remain quietly in jail until he hears from Col. Thomas. R.S. Donaldson A.A. Comm'r Jackson, Miss. Oct. 27, 1865 Dickey, Maj. Pay Dep't N.O. Inform me by telegraph when Mr. Chalfent will be here. R.S. Donaldson A.A. Comm'r Jackson, Miss. Nov. 2, 1865 Bishop Col. Comdg. Okalona, Miss. Please designate an officer for Sub Comm'r at Okalona. R.S. Donaldson A.A. Comm'r Jackson, Miss. Nov. 2, 1865 Weber J.H. Capt A.A.A.G. Please get an order from Gen'l Osterhaus authorizing me to retain the house I now occupy by paying customary rent. There is no other house that I can get. R.S. Donaldson Act. As't. Comm'r.
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