| Head Qrs. District of Texas &c. |
| Houston April 12/65 |
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| Capt F. McC. Newton |
| A. C. S. |
| Hempstead
{Houston & Texas Central RR} |
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| Send corn down by train today.
Troops will not be brought down till tomorrow. Detain the train if
necessary. Answer. |
| By order of |
| Maj. Genl Magruder |
| Thos. M Jack |
| A. A. Genl. |
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| Sent by telegram |
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