NA, GH&H 10/25/1861

Military Department of Texas
Galveston Texas Oct 25th 1861
 
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.
 
{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

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