NA, DTM 5/23/1863

Hd Qrs Dept. Trans. Miss
Shreveport May 23rd 1863
 
Col. A. M. Gentry
Prest. Texas & N. O. R. R. Co.  {Texas & New Orleans RR}
Shreveport, La
 
Sir,
   You are hereby authorized to build a Military Road from Orange Texas to New Iberia, La. or near the route of your proposed Railroad {New Orleans & Texas RR}.
   You will also build the necessary bridges on the Road.
By Command of
Lt. Genl. Smith
W R Brigg
Brig Gen & Chf of Staff

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