NA, DSCGF 10/22C/1863

Charleston S. C. Octr 22nd 1863
 
Lt Col A L Rives
Actg Chief Engineer Bureau
Richmond
 
I have just written you in reference to Major Meriwether. Get authority to give him actg commission in Engr Troops. If necessary, it jay be advisable to get him a commission in the Corps. He will make a good commissioner in place of Walker.
J. F. Gilmer
Maj Genl & Chf Engr Bur.
 
Sent by telegram

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