| Hd Qrs Dept. Trans. Miss |
| Shreveport La Aug 1st 1863 |
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| Capt. W. W. Barrett |
| Post Qr. Master |
| Shreveport, La. |
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| Captain, |
| You are directed to send a light
draught boat, under charge of an officer, to Alexandria, for the purpose
of bringing up all the Rail road {Red River RR}
or other Iron to be had there. |
| Direct the officer to consult with
Major Rhett, Chief of Ordnance, before setting out. |
| By command of |
| Lieut Genl Smith |
| W R Briggs |
| Brig Genl & Chf of Staff |
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