Copy of letter from General Stephen Dill Lee to Superintendent Robert Kells; January 30, 1864

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Dr. Rob^t Kells,
Supt. Miss. State Lunatic Asylum
Jackson Miss.

H^d Qr^ts Cor. Dept S. Miss & E La
Jackson 30 Jan. 1864.

Sir,

Your communication of the 28th inst. relative to future provision for the Lunatics of the Asylum under your charge, and which you propose to meet by the pur-chase of Cotton, has been duly received by Genl. Polk, and he now directs me to say in answer to the letter above referred to, that he cordially concurs in your views therein expressed, and I am directed to authorize, as I now do your purchase of the Cotton you desire.—[?]. one hund-red bales—. for which when purchased. I will give you all the necessary protection, to Ensure its safety, and to guar-antee its application to the destined purpose. I am, Sir.

Yours respectfully

S. D Lee
Major Gen. Comd

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Feb 3^rd 1864.

By Telegraph from Meridian to Robt Kells.—

"You shall have the protection you asked for your Cotton for Lunatic Asylum.

L. Polk.
Lt Genl.