NA, DT 5/29/1862

Head Quarters Dist. of Texas
Houston May 29th 1862
 
Capt. Cook
Comdg Co of Infantry
Liberty, Texas
 
Sir,
   I am instructed by the Comdg Genl to say to you that he has been informed that the Rail Road Bridge at Liberty {Texas & New Orleans RR} is in danger of being burned by sparks from the Locomotive while crossing, in consequence of your having caused light-wood to be placed on it. And to instruct you not to expose the Bridge by having the wood on it.
I have the honor to be
Very Respectly Your Obt. Servt.
Samuel Boyer Davis
Capt. & A. A. G.

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