| East Sub Mil Dist Texas |
| Houston Sept 8th 1863 |
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Capt. Albert N Mills |
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A. A. G. |
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| Capt., |
| In reply to an inquiry of Brig
Genl P. N. Lockett as to whether fifty hands could be obtained to extend
the Texas & N. O. R. R. {Texas & New Orleans RR}
to the Houston & T{exas}. Central R.
R., I would respectfully state that I addressing a note to Capt. H. B.
Anvrevz on the subject and he informs me that he thinks that, on
tomorrow he can supply twenty hands for the purpose. |
| I am respectfully your |
| Most obt Sevt |
| Thos J Scurry Major & Chief |
| Qr Mr East Sub Mil Dist Texas |
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