| Head Quarters Prov. Forces |
| Dist M & E Florida |
| Tallahassee March 13th 1862 |
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| E. Houston Esqr |
| Pres Pena & Geo. R. R. Co. {Pensacola
& Georgia RR} |
| Tallahassee Fla |
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| Sir, |
| The public interest demands
that the iron be removed from the track of the Florida RRoad forthwith
at least from that portion of the Road lying next to Fernandina. |
| I have accordingly ordered a
detail from the troops under my command, to whom has been assigned the
duty of effecting this removal. You will oblige me by aiding and
cooperating with Capt. Buckman, this officer in command, by furnishing
the necessary transportation &c. to enable him to execute the work
as expeditiously as possible. |
| I suggest that the iron in
order that it may be entirely out of the reach of the enemy, be
brought up to Lake City or Live Oak. |
| Very respectfully |
| Yr obdt Servt. |
| J. N. Trapier |
| Brig Genl Comdg |