NA, ENG 10/26/1863

Engineer Bureau
October 26th 1863
 
Gen R E Lee
Hd Qrs ANV
 
   Your telegram with regard to the three miles of railroad iron received. Lt Williamson of the Engrs has been directed to proceed to the Rappahannock for the purpose of saving it. Please inform me whether any protection has been provided for the party engaged in saving iron in Stafford County. {The iron was on the Richmond, Fredericksburg & Potomac RR.}
A. L. Rives
Lt. Col. & Actg. Chr. of Bureau

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