| Head Quarters District of Texas &c. |
| Houston, October 17th 1863 |
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| W. J. Hutchins Esq |
| Presdt Central R. R.
{Houston & Texas Central RR} |
| Houston, Tx |
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| Sir, |
| I am instructed by the Maj
Genl. Comdg. to direct you to furnish a list of all militia men detailed
for duty on your road, with a note of the time and order causing the
same and the nature of the duty in which they are now employed. |
| I am, Sir, |
| Very Respecty |
| Your Obt Svt |
| Ed P Turner |
| A. A. G. |
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| Same sent to all RR Presdts |
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