| Engineer Bureau |
| February 13th, 1863 |
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| Endorsement on letter of Capt. Henry McCoy,
Salisbury N. C. Jany 29th 63 desiring instructions as to enclosed letter
from Jas. C. Turner Chf Engr & Supt N. C. R. Rd relative to the unlaid
iron. |
| "The importance of procuring iron is so
great that after due reflection and a careful perusal of Chf Engineer
Turner's letter it is still earnestly recommended that the original
order be executed. |
| Respectfully returned to Hon. Sec. of War" |
| Sir, |
| I have to acknowledge the receipt of your
letter of the 11th inst. transmitting papers, which show the condition
and progress of the Piedmont R. Road. The information furnished by the
papers is all that could be desired. |
| Very Respectfully Yours |
| J. F. Gilmer |
| Colonel & Chf Engr. Bureau |