NA, RR 4/20/1864

Houston Apl 20th 1864
 
Brig Genl J. E. Slaughter
Chf of Staff &c
 
Genl,
   On the 4th inst I had the honor of making you a report on the subject of repairing the Sabine Pass RRoad {Eastern Texas RR}, the T&NO RRoad {Texas & New Orleans RR} between Beaumont & Orange, the Washington Co RRoad Bridge, and the building a Pontoon train to be carried with the army.
   At the time I made the report, you stated, that the Maj Genl wished all the work done, and I have since been awaiting orders; and now, fearing that the constant demand on your time, may have caused you to forget this matter, I venture to remind you of it.
   Col Sledge {Superintendent & Manager, Washington County RR}, to whom I have twice written, as you requested, to ask whether he wished his Bridge repaired, has not thought fit to reply. I think he wants to dodge the question, hoping that the Government will make the repairs without his consent, thereby enabling him to refuse, not only to reimburse them, but to claim damage for such detention as may be caused to his trains by reason of such repairs.
Very Respy Yours &c
W. W. Morris
A. C. E.

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