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U.S. Military Telegraph.
Duplicate Austin Dec 24 1867
By Telegraph from New ORleans 24 1867
To Bvt Maj Gen J J Reynolds
Comdg Dst Tex
Suspend temporarily the sale of the waco factory McLenan Co until an investigation can be had If you or I have power to suspend this sale for such a purpose you will know better than I can as you probably know the orders under which the sale or lease is directed and I do not. It is claimed the sale as advertised is illegal if the sale is suspended the paper will be referd answer by command of Maj Gen Hancock
W.T. Mitchell
Bvt Lt Col USA
Sect. civil affairs