| Engineer Bureau |
| January 9th 1864 |
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| Capt. John M. Robinson Corps
Engrs |
| Zillicoffer Tenn |
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| Captain, |
| Your letter of Dec 29th calls for only
$5000 and as it becomes every day more apparent that a much greater
amount will be required by you for expenses in E. Tenn, I have this
day made a requisition in your favor for $48000 and have requested the
funds to be placed to your credit with the Treasurer in this city. |
| Very Respectfully Yours |
| A. L. Rives |
| Lt Col & Actg Chf Bureau |
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