| Galveston, Houston & Henderson Rail Road Co. |
| Presidents Office |
| Galveston Oct 12 1861 |
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| Brig Gen P O Hebert |
| Comd Dept Texas |
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| Sir, |
| at request Col P B Nichols I take this
opportunity to inform you that the Bridge connecting the Island with
Virginia Point can be planked over at a cost of three thousand Dollars |
| Respectfully yours |
| J M Brown Presdt |
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