| Head Quarters Dist. Texas &c |
| Sabine Pass Septr 11th 1863 |
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| Capt Heriot A C. E. |
| Beaumont |
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| Sir, |
| The General directs that you
come down to this place at once with all the negroes you have, with
their tools. The bridge over Taylor's Bayou must first be put in order
and then you can work on up to Beaumont.
{apparently working on the Eastern Texas RR} |
| I am, Very Respty |
| Your obt Svt |
| Ed P. Turner |
| AAG |
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