| Engineer Bureau |
| February 18th, 1863 |
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| Chas. G. Talcott Esq. |
| Supt. R. & D. R. Rd. {Superintendent,
Richmond & Danville RR} |
| Richmond, Va. |
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| Sir, |
| Your letter of the 17th inst. enclosing
Gen. Letcher's communications to you & your letter of the 14th
inst. to Lieut. Jno. B. Stauard in reference to the detail of Mr.
Dorsett's hands to supply your road with wood, has been received and
referred to Lieut. Col W. H. Stevens, CS Engineers, & Chief of
Construction D. N. Va. for his consideration and with authority to act
in the case. |
| Very Respectfully Yours |
| J. F. Gilmer |
| Colonel, & Chief of Engr. Bureau |
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