NA, G&HJ 11/12A/1863

Office of Galveston & Houston Junction RR
Houston Nov 12th 1863
 
Capt E L Heriot
Inspector Rail Roads
 
Sir,
   At your request, made in compliance with Special Order No 75 to ascertain and report upon the condition of this work, I submit the following statement of my progress on the Central Division.
   Since my last report of Sept I have exerted myself to hasten the delivering of all material intended for this work, and have received up to date, some 45,000 ft of timber (being about one half the amt required) which I am hauling to the work as fast as delivered. The piling being near the City, and lying on the RR track, convenient for removal. I deem it important to furnish the other timber first. I require some 500 cross ties which as yet I have not been able to contract for. For all minor details in regard to construction of Bridge, approaches, etc. please refer to my report of Sept.
   I would state that owing to the difficulty experienced in procuring labor, particularly carpenters, estimate of time can be made; but I will state that I consider 30 days sufficient to make the construction (at least temporary) of course predicated upon being furnished with the necessary labor and also transportation to deliver such materials as may be required.
   The Company which transport have stated that they will meet the work on the G&H Road at any time and on or before its completion, the necessary steps will have been taken, by us, to have one division ready for use.
I have the honor to be
W E Wood
Engr & Supt

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