| Engineer Office |
| Mobile, Jan. 20, 1864 |
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| A. S. Gaines, Esq. |
| Asst Engineer |
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| Sir, |
| In accordance with an order from the Maj.
Gen. Comnd'g, you will proceed without delay to inspect the defences
for the bridges and trestles on the rail road between Tensas and
Pollard {the Mobile & Great Northern RR} and
take such measures as to render them efficient. |
| It is expected that the officers in
command of troops near such points will afford you any requisite
assistance. |
| Very respectfully, |
| Your obt sv't |
| ?. Freinaux |
| Capt. Eng. in charge. |
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