| Head Quarters Dist. Texas &c |
| Houston Nov. 25th/1863 |
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| Special Orders No. 321 |
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| IV Maj. Kearny A. J. Genl is ordered to
proceed forthwith to Victoria and to secure the rolling stock of the
Rail Road {San Antonio & Mexican Gulf RR}
at that point. Should the post of Saluria fall {on
the eastern end of Matagorda Island}, he will make use of the
State or Confederate Troops, to tear up rails, burn ties, and destroy
the road. |
| Maj. Kearny is charged with
this duty on account of a report having reached here that Col Bradfute
was captured by the enemy. Should Col Bradfute be at Saluria, Maj.
Kearny will consult with him, and act in conformity with his orders, as
he has been full instructed by the Comdg Genl as to the course to be
pursued, should he find it necessary to evacuate Saluria. ***** |
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| XX Capt Jno. E. Gaven Dist Qr Mr is hereby
directed to furnish transportation from Harrisburg to Alleyton for such
RR Iron as ma be, from time to time, required by Capt E. L. Heriot
Insptg Engr Rail Roads in the construction of the Rail Road (Alleyton &
Colorado extension) {Columbus Tap RR} when
such transportation shall not directly interfere with the transportation
of troops. |
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| XX In consequence of the anticipation fall
of the Washington Co Rail Road Bridge which your report says may happen
at any moment, you will direct an Engine to be kept on either bank of
the Brazos, that transportation may still be carried on, replacing the
Bridge by a ferry, in case the bridge should be destroyed. (To Capt
Heriot) |
| By Command of Maj Genl Magruder |
| Edward P Turner |
| AAG |