Military Department of Texas |
Galveston Texas Oct 25th 1861 |
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Order No 01 |
Major S. Marlin Chf Q M Department of
Texas will take immediate measures to cause the Rail Road Bridge
connecting Virginia Point with Galveston
{Galveston, Houston & Henderson RR} to be planked with material
of sufficient thickness to admit of the passage of mounted troops. |
By Command of |
Brig. Genl. P. O. Hebert |
Comdg Dept of Texas |
Samuel Boyer Davis |
Major & A. A. A. G. |
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{on back of document} |
Chief Quarter Masters Office |
San Antonio Texas |
October 26th 1861 |
Major T. S. Moise will without any unnecessary delay
carry out the requirements of the within order. For this purpose, should
it become necessary for the prompt execution of the order, he will visit
saw mills or any other machinery, and procure the material. He will
contract for this object, or employ as many agents as may be necessary.
It is proper that a due regard be had to economy, so as not to retard
the progress of the work. |
Sackford Martin |
Major CSAmy |
actg Ch Qr Mr Dist of Texas |