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Head Quarters Mil. Dept. of Texas |
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Galveston Decr 6, 1861 |
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J. M. Brown Esqr |
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Presdt G H & H R. R. {Galveston, Houston &
Henderson RR} |
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Sir, |
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The Comdg General has been informed that the detail from
Col. Pelson's Regt sent day before yesterday to procure water for the
troops at Va. Point, refused to bail the water; he has desired me to
request you to furnish me with the facts relating thereto, if possible. |
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I have the honor to be |
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Very Respectfully |
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Your Obdt Servt |
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Samuel Boyer Davis |
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Major & A. A. G. |
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