| Engineer Bureau |
| October 23d/63 |
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| Col Chas F M Garnett |
| Commr &c Richmond |
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| Col., |
| I have seen the Hon Sec of War in
reference to your communication of the 22d inst. His opinion coincides
with yours, that railroad iron transported under the direction of your
commission is to be regarded as Govt freight. |
| You will please place yourself in
communication with Major F. W. Sims of the Quartermaster's Dept. in
relation to this matter. |
| Respectfully Your Obt Servt |
| A. L. Rives |
| Lt Col & Actg Chf of Bureau |
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