| Office of the H&TC RR Co
(Houston & Texas Central RR} |
| Houston Sept 21st 1863 |
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| Stephen D. Young A. A. G. |
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| Sir, |
| In reply to yours of the 18th
inst. this moment received, I desire to say that we have but two Engines
in running order, vizt the "Allen" and "Ennis." Unfortunately we had one
damaged yesterday "running an Express." We are working night and day
trying to keep our Engines in order, and hope to have a third one on the
Road in four or five days. To comply with the order virtually stops the
running of the trains. The matter is now with you to act. The connection
is being made between the {Texas &} N. O. &
Central Roads as rapidly as possible. |
| Respectfully |
| W. J. Hutchins |
| Prest. |
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| {on back of document} |
| Respectfully referred to Col. V. Sulakowski,
ho will forthwith report on the case, giving his views as to the proper
course to be pursued under the circumstances. |
| By order of Maj. Gen. Magruder |
| S. D. Yancey |
| A. A. G. |
| Sept 27, 1863 |
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| Engineer Office |
| Sabine City Sept 27th 1863 |
| Respectfully report that under existing
circumstances the order for an engine from the Central Road be
suspended, but that the required six flat cars be sent to this place. |
| Respectfully |
| Your obt Svt |
| V. Sulakowski |
| Cf Eng |