| Head Qrs. District of Texas &c. |
| Houston Nov 19th 1863 |
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| Capt E. L. Herriot |
| A. C. E. & Ins. R. R. |
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| Sir, |
| The Maj. Genl comdg directs,
that you send in at once, a report, in regard to the Rail Road
connections, which you have been directed to have made, showing what has
been done; the present condition, and state of the works. |
| The General expects you to
exert more energy and promptness, and to push these works ahead more
rapidly. |
| I am Sir |
| Very Respectfully |
| Your Obdt Servt |
| Ed. P. Turner |
| AAG |
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