Letter from Charles Newman, Jr., to Mississippi Governor Charles Clark; January 15, 1864

Macon Miss Jany 15^th 1864

Dear Sir!

I have been informed that the Legislature of the State at its last Session made an appropriation for the purchase of Cotton Cards for the use of the Citizens of the State, and authorized you to make the necessary arrangements to procure the Same. Such being the case I propose to furnish them upon the following terms! I will deliver them in lots of at least (1000) One thousand Pairs at such a point as may be agreed upon at ($5⁰⁰/₁₀₀) five Dollars a pair and for every (1000) thousand Pairs which I deliver I am to be allowed to purchase and ship beyond our lines (150) One Hundred & fifty bales of Cotton which is to be furnished by the State or to be purchased by me, which I propose to purchase in that Section of the State which is the most liable to the raids of the Enemy. If furnished by the State it is to be at the same rate which it can be purchased at or a stipulated price. I propose in all cases to deliver the cards before the Cottton is purchased or shipped. Full and [ambush?] Authority to be given me to purchase and ship outside of our lines from any point in the State, so that it will not be interferred with. Respectfully

Charles Newman J^r.

To His Excellency Charles Clark Governor of Mississippi

Proposal to furnish Cotton Cards.

Care Messrs. Hahn & Co Mobile Ala.