| Office Chief Engr |
| Dist of Texas, N. M. & A. |
| Galveston Dec 1, 1863 |
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W. W. Morris Esq |
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Chf Engr T. & N. O. R. R. {Texas & New
Orleans RR} |
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| Sir, |
| To enable you to carry out the wishes of
the Major Genl commanding, of pushing forward with vigor, the
repairs of the Washington Co. Rail Road Bridge across the Brazos
river, and of rendering it available for military purposes, you are
hereby authorized, |
| 1st To him, in the name of the Confederate States
Govt., mechanics and laborers to prosecute the work |
| 2d To purchase in the name of said Government any
material you may require for said work. |
| 3d To certify to any and all Bills incurred for said
work, which bills will be paid on presentation by the Quarter
Master's Department (when so certified by you) |
| 4th To demand of Qr Masters transportation by waggon
or Railroad, for men and materials for said work |
| 5th To demand of the Inspecting Engr of Rail Roads
details for such men as you may require, to push said work to a
speedy completion, and said Inspecting Engr is hereby requested to
furnish you such details whenever asked for by you. |
| Yours respectfully |
| V. Sulakowski |