| Head Quarters District of Texas &c. |
| Houston, October 25th 1863 |
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| Maj Cave |
| Chief of Bureau |
| State Troops |
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| Major, |
| I am instructed by Maj Genl
Magruder to say that upon the application of Capt. E. L. Heriot of the
Engineers & Inspt of R. Rds, you will cause a sufficient guard, from the
infantry of S. T. under reliable and suitable officers, to be placed
over all the R. R. Bridges. |
| I am Maj, &c |
| Ed P Turner |
| A. A. G. |
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