| Head Qrs. District of Texas &c. |
| Houston February 13th/65 |
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| Brig Genl J.M. Hawes |
| Comdg Defenses Galveston |
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| Soldiers at Va. Point said to
be tearing up switches of Rail Road {Galveston,
Houston & Henderson RR} for firewood. Take steps to stop it. |
| By Comd &c |
| A H May |
| A. A. G. |
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| Sent by telegram |
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