OR, Series 1, Vol. 26, Part 2, Page 523

Headquarters District of Texas, &c.
McNeel's Plantation, December 22, 1863
 
Brig. Gen. W. R. Boggs
Chief of Staff, Shreveport
 
General,
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   I have ordered the Victoria and Lavaca Railroad {the San Antonio & Mexican Gulf RR} to be destroyed, the wharves at Lavaca, and the storehouses at both places. I had previously ordered the wharf at Indianola to be destroyed, which was done. I directed the engines to be removed, if possible, to Columbus, for the use of the railroad there.
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I have the honor to be, &c.,
J. Bankhead Magruder
Major-General, Commanding

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