| November 2nd 1863 |
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| Major Minor Meriwether Engr Corps P. A. C. S. |
| Demopolis Ala |
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| Have you recd the telegrams announcing
your appointment as Major of Engrs and assignment to duty as
Commissioner for removal of railroad iron; also requesting you to meet
Col Garnett, the other Commissioner at the Pulaski House, Savannah Ga.
on the 10th inst. Telegraph reply. |
| A. L. Rives |
| Lt Col & Actg Chf of Bureau |
| Sent by telegram |
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