| Head Quarters Dist. Texas &c |
| Houston Texas February 9th 1865 |
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| Special Order 40 |
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| 9. Capt H. T. Scott, Depot Ord Officer, is
directed to take charge of and store, until further orders, (225) Two
Hundred and twenty five kegs Powder {about 1 1/2
carloads} more or less, shipped to Mr B. A Sheppard, per Tap Road
{Houston Tap & Brazoria RR}, ex Str
Arcadia. Capt Scott will have this powder kept separately from other
ordnance stores, for the purpose of having the same inspected. |
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