T. E. G. Ransom to Unknown

With James M. Shackelford letter 5/19/63

With J.C. Kingsbury communication & recommendation 5/5/63

With A.M. Myers letter 5/6/63

Hd. Qrs., Fort Donelson,

Aug 31st 1862.

Mr. J.M. Shackelford of Stewart County Tenn, has permission to pass any where through the Federal lines, and he is recommended to all Officers as a Loyal citizen who has rendered valuable service to the union cause, having participated in the recent engagement with the Rebels near the Rolling mill --

Mr S. is entitled to the protection and hospitality of all Union Soldiers & citizens -

T.E.G. Ransom

Col 11th Ill Infy

Comdg U.S. Forces

Genl J.M Tuttle

Cairo

Lt Col John Olmy

Paducah