| Artillery Hd Qrs Dist T NM A |
| Houston, Texas, June 21st, 1863 |
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| Col. V. Sulakowski |
| Chf of Engineer S. |
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| Col., |
| Maj. Genl. Magruder has
requested me to inquire of you what amount of RRd Iron now at Galveston,
belonging to the Galveston Henderson & Tyler RRd you can spare from the
wants of the public service under your charge. I communicate the same to
Mr. Herndon at this place, President of the BBB&C RRd
{Buffalo Bayou, Brazos & Colorado RR} |
| Mr Hendley, President of the G.
H. T Rl Rd {Houston, Trinity & Tyler RR}
can give you the information, if your memory is at fault with regard to
the quantity of Iron. |
| The Genl Commdg also directs
that you be instructed to cause an Examination to be made of the Road
from Alleyton to Columbus {Columbus Tap RR}
with a view of making a
. He suggests that Capt Heriot already in the employment of the
Government, might answer to make the examination. |
| I have the honor etc |
| B F. Carter |
| A C Eaclf of Bureau of labor |
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