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Office C. S. Receiver |
| Houston May 30 1862 |
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Brig. Genl B. O. Hebert
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Commanding Department
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Head Quarters
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Houston
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Sir,
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I beg to lay before you the following state of facts.
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About 977 tons of Railroad Iron {enough
for about 9 1/2 miles, both tracks}, belonging to "Moran
Brothers", Alien Enemies, has been sequestered to the
Confederate States by the C. S. Court in this District. This iron is
now lying at Galveston, part of it having been taken to face your
batteries. It is properly in custody of Mr. Sorley the Collector
held for customhouse dues, but has been ordered to be sold by the
Court for the benefit of the Government.
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Owing to the condition of affairs at Galveston, I am
informed by Mr. Sorley the Collector, that its removal has been
impossible, drayage, labor & transportation could not be
obtained. The Iron is very valuable, and is greatly wanted by
several roads in the country. I have deemed the matter of sufficient
moment to justify me in requesting of you an order to the Provost
Marshal, Commands at Galveston, and other appropriate authority, for
the necessary aid to remove the iron, & for government
transportation, if in your power. I have funds to pay for all
requisite labor and drayage, &c. at reasonable prices.
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Most respectfully
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Your obt Sevt
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W. P. Ballinger
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C. S. Receiver
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