NA, ENG 10/25/1864

Confederate States of America
War Department
Engineer Bureau
Richmond, Va.
25 October 1864
 
Genl. A. R. Lawton
Q. Master General
 
General,
   I respectfully request that a stout wagon with four (4) good mules be sent without delay to Hamilton's Crossing {on the Richmond, Fredericksburg & Potomac RR} with orders to report to Capt. H. T. Douglas Asst. Engr., to aid in removing the iron secured from the Rail road beyond the Rappahannock, from the river bank to the Rail road. Without this assistance, much delay will result in the collection of the iron so much needed -- possibly a total failure.
Very respy your obt Servant
J. F. Gilmer
Maj. Genl. & Chf. Eng. Bu.
{on back of document}
Richmond Oct 28/64
Q. Master Genl.
Inform Engr Bureau that wagon & team asked for have been sent to Hamilton's Crossing to remove RRd iron

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