Geo. R. Wilson to Executive Department, October 11, 1861

No. 34. Galveston, Tex., October 11, 1861.

I. Batteries shall be established at Virginia Point and at the Galveston head of the Railroad Bridge. Capt. J. Kellersberg is charged with the eonstruction of the works, as directed by the general commanding, and Major Cook with the armaments.

II. All necessary preparatory measures shall be taken for the mounting of the large guns expected as soon after their arrival as practicable, and arrangements made for the transportation of guns, material, &c., to the batteries.

III. The number of heavy guns being limited in number, it will be necessary to distribute them to the best advantage. The first two heavy runs received will be placed at Pelican Spit, commanding the channel, with a battery of 32-pounders commanding the channel, Bolivar Point, and East Bay. When replaced by other guns, the 18-pounder at the Spit will be put in battery at the Galveston head of the bridge. Two of the heavy guns will be placed in battery at Fort Point, and two on the beach near the front of Fremont street.

By command of Brig. Gen. P. O. Hébert: à