NA, ENG 10/23B/1863

Engineer Bureau
October 23d/63
 
Maj Gen J. F. Gilmer
Charleston
 
   The Sec'y of War objects to giving acting commissions to field officers of engineer troops. Minor Meriwether was recommended to Majority of engineer troops. Do you wish him appointed Major of Engrs to replace Capt Walker on the commission for the removal of railroad iron? Including Majors Douglas and Presetman, there are still two vacant majorities in the Provisional Engineer Corps, and the appointment suggested would seem to be judicious.
A. L. Rives
Lt. Col. & Actg Chf Bu
 
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