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Engineers Office |
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Augusta Jany 8th 1865 |
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| Major J. J. Alexander |
| A. A. Genl. Engineer Bureau |
| Richmond Va. |
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| Major, |
| I have the honor to acknowledge the
receipt of Genl Gilmer's letter of the 31st ult. Please say to the Genl
that I will report to him at an early day the condition of the Atlanta &
West Point and Macon & Western Rail Roads. The Georgia R. Road is now
open to Madison and will be extended to Rutledge during the present
week. The Oconee bridge was covered on the 5th inst. The Alcovz bridge
650 ft long, 85 ft high, & Yellow River bridge 550 ft long, 65 ft high
are both in hand and progressing satisfactorily. We lost the duplicate
bridges, for Western & Atlantic R. Rd in the Sherman raid. With ample
force & means, I think the Ga. R. Rd. may be opened to Atlanta on April
1st. The opinion of Maj Willis is entitled to respect but is expressed
without a full comprehension of the work to be performed. The sum
mentioned by the Genl. ($300,000) will suffice until 1st of March. |
| Very Respectfully |
| Your obt svt |
| L. P. Grant |
| Capt Engr |
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