Statistics for occurrence #1 of “M. Jeff. Thompson” in article pos=26 of The Daily Dispatch: July 24, 1862., [Electronic resource]:
...ho cannot guard his own lines.
The bearer of the flag and this letter, Capt. E. R. Porter, C. S. A., is authorized to agree with you on the paints asked in the foregoing. Yours, respectfully, M. Jeff. Thompson , M. S. G., Brig-Gen on Special Service, C. S. A.
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