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Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 7. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), Official correspondence of Confederate State Department. (search)
who will go back to service is entirely conjectural. Knowing how much in this hour of agony we need men, I shall use most expedition in my power. I am, &c., James P. Holcombe. Letters from Hon. Jacob Thompson. Wilmington, N. C., May 2, 1864. Hon. J. P. Benjamin, Secretary of State: Sir--Mr. Clay did not arrive until after dark last evening, and he delivered to me your letter with its inclosures. Herewith you wilt find my receipt for the bills forwarded by you. We shall sail ts. Wilmington, N. C., April 29, 1864. To Hon. J. P. Benjamin: Arrived this morning. Six thousand bales of cotton burnt last night, which will delay all boats until Monday or Tuesday. J. Thompson, care E. Salomon. Wilmington, N. C., May 2, 1864. To Hon J. P. Benjamin: Mr. Clay delivered me your letter with inclosures last night. J. Thompson. Wilmington, May 3, 1864. Hon. J. P. Benjamin: We think copies of President's message would serve our purpose. If you agree, send them.