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68 
Telegrams Received. 

Corinth, 
August. 8th 1865. 
Donaldson Col. 
Col. I desire instructions. There are numbers of destitute Negros without employment here. I wish to feed them until place can be found. There is no Com's'y subsistence at this point. The garrison here draw their rations from LaGrange, Tenn. in every ten days. What shall I do. 
(Signed) Lucius Rew
Lt. P.M.

Meridian Miss
Aug 9. 1865
Donaldson Lt. Col. R.S. 
In my report what Counties am I to consider in my district 
(Signed) CW Clark
Q.M.F.B.

Columbus Miss. 
Aug. 9. 1865.
Donaldson Lt. Col. 
Shall I proceed forthwith with confiscation regardless of those who have not received pardon but have applied for it 
(Signed L.C. Hubbard 
Capt. & Sub. Comr. 


69
Telegrams Received.

Columbus Miss
Aug. 9. 1865
Donaldson Lt Col RS. 
The Q.M. is without Stationery etc I would respectfully request that you furnish this office with the same. 
(Signed) L.C. Hubbard
Capt. & Sub. Comr. 

Grenada, Miss
Aug. 9 1865.
Barnes S.B. Lt.
A.A.A.G.
Have issued to Freedmen 2913 rations to refugees 35 do in July.
(signed) B.K. Johnston
Lt. etc.

Meridian Miss
Aug 11 1865
Donaldson Lt. Col. R.S.
Send Lt. Clark Copy Marriage Certificate. Copy Gen. Owen No. 4. You will have to place Sub Coms in charge of each Dist. Your business will be in confusion if you do not.
(signed) Sam Thomas
Col.
 

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