Furthermore, it is necessary that no water be allowed to flow across a roadway; culverts, tile, stone, or box drains should be provided for that purpose.
"The Future of Road-making in America"
Archer Butler Hulbert
Halleck a strong letter protesting against the order and asking the question whether "individuals and parties of men specially appointed and instructed by me to destroy railroads, culverts, bridges, etc."
"The Struggle for Missouri"
John McElroy
Halleck in reply said: You also complain that individuals and parties of men specially appointed and instructed by you to destroy railroads, culverts and bridges by tearing them up, burning, etc.
"The Struggle for Missouri"
John McElroy