| Engineer Bureau |
| January 5th 1864 |
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| Capt J M Robinson, Corps Engrs &c |
| Zollicoffer Tenn |
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| Captain, |
| This letter will be handed to you by Mr
Jas H Rumbough brother of a Captain of our Corps. Mr Rumbough has been
presented to me by the Hon Messrs Sloan & Heickell as a man of great
energy and experience as a constructor and also quality interested in
the prompt repair of the Va & Tenn RR, & willing to render any
assistance in his power. He is specially commended to you, both by the
Hon Sec of War and myself, in the belief that your efforts to repair the
road will be materially advanced by his cooperation, rendered the more
effective from his complete knowledge of the people and resources of
East Tenn. Consult therefore frankly with Mr Rumbough and decide upon
the rates of payment &c which will meet your approval, that Mr R may the
more easily render you effective assistance in securing men and
materials. I have also given Mr R. a letter to Genl James Longstreet. |
| Very Truly &c |
| A. L. Rives |
| Lt Col & Actg Chf of Bureau |
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