| Head Qrs. District of Texas &c. |
| Houston April 21st
1864 |
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| Col. Sledge |
| President Wash. Rl. Rd.
{Washington County RR} |
| Chappill Hill |
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| Learning that the bridge over
the Brazos of the Wash. Co. Rl. Rd. is much in need of repairs, the Maj.
Genl. Commdg directs me to say the Military Authorities will grant you
every facility in their power to place the same in a proper condition. |
| L. G. Allrid |
| Capt & A. A. G. |
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