| Galveston Texas |
| November 11th 1861 |
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| Maj S Maclin |
| Cf Qr Mr CSA |
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| Sir, |
| I have the honor to inform you, according
to orders, I have had the Rail Road bridge across Galveston Bay
{Galveston, Houston & Henderson RR} planked
with the view of transporting mounted troops. Enclosed is a reply from
Col. Nelson which will further inform you upon the subject, suggesting
additional improvements which have since been completed. |
| I would suggest the further priority of
planking between the stringers of the Rail Road in order to insure
additional safety, facility and rapidity of passage, before, however
this addition is made, it may be well for Genl. Hebert to order a
company of mounted troops to pass and re-pass and report as to whether
the addition is necessary or can be dispensed with. |
| Respectfully |
| Yr obt Servt |
| T S Moise |
| Maj QM CSA |
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| {on the back of the document} |
| Chief Quarter Masters Office |
| Galveston Texas |
| November 11th 1861 |
| Respectfully referred to the Gen. Commanding, with the
request, that an order be published in accordance with the within
recommendation of the Act Quarter Master. |
| Sackfut Maclin |
| Maj CSArmy |
| Actg Chief Quarter Master |
| Dept Texas |
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