| Hd. Qrs. District of Texas &c. |
| Galveston Novbr 19, 1863 |
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| Capt Heriot |
| A. C. E. |
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| Capt., |
| The comdg Genl desires that
you will send in, as rapidly a possible, a complete Report of the
Columbia & Houston RRd {Houston Tap & Brazoria RR},
stating the condition of the Road, the number of cars, engines & flats,
the grade whether it corresponds with that of other roads the capacity
of the road for carrying troops &c &c. |
| Very Respecty |
| W. A. Alston |
| Capt & A. A. G. |
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