| Head Qrs. District of Texas &c. |
| Houston Feby 4/65 |
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| Brig Genl Hawes |
| Galveston |
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| The R. R. Bridge on Trinity
{Texas & New Orleans RR} in great danger.
Send the Col. Stell immediately or some boat with steam capstan. Send
also 200 feet of 2 inch rope. Boat to report to C. C. Campbell. |
| J. G. Walker |
| Maj Genl Comdg |
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| Sent by telegram |
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