| Head Quarters Dist of Texas New Mexico & Arizona |
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Houston Jany 27 1863 |
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Hon James A Seddon |
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Secy of War |
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Sir, |
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***** The rains are so heavy that the R. Road to Orange is
at most useless no connection now existing ***** |
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Very Respectfully |
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Your Obt Set |
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J. B. Magruder |
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Maj Genl Comdg |
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{The statement, even in context, is not clear as
to which RR is useless. Both Texas & Nee Orleans RR and Eastern Texas RR
are possible} |
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