| Engineer Bureau |
| January 21st 1864 |
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| Geo. P. Macmurdo Esqr |
| Agt in chg Engr Warehouse |
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| Sir, |
| Please forward to
Lieut Charles R. Boyd Engr Troops in charge of Cowpasture bridge, Va
Central RR Staunton Va, one dozen (12) axes & helves. If Lieut
Halyburton has not left they can be forwarded by him but if he has
left, send by express or any other mode which may present itself. |
| Respectfully Your Obt Servt |
| James W. Smith |
| 1st Lt Engr PACS |
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| By order Lt Col A. L.Rives |
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