| Head Quarters District of Texas &c. |
| Houston, October 18th 1863 |
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| Mr W. W. Morris |
| Supt Tex & N. O. R. R. |
| Houston |
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| Sir, |
| I am instructed by the Maj.
Genl. Comdg to direct you to have the flat cars on the track of the
{Houston & Texas} Central R. R. removed to
the track of the Texas & N. O. R. R. without delay. |
| I have the honor to be |
| Very Respecty |
| Your Obt Svt |
| C. M. Mason |
| Major & A A A G |
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