NA, ENG 2/19A/1863

Engineer Bureau
February 5th, 1863
 
Endorsement on letter of Colonel A. C. Myers Qr. Mr. Genl. Richmond Jany 2d '63 suggesting that pontoon boats be sent to the Holston & Watauga Rivers on the Va. & Tenn. R. Rd. {Virginia & Tennessee RR}
   "Respectfully returned to the Hon. Sec. of War. It was found on enquiry that the boats could not well be spared. It is understood that the Watauga bridge is about completed & that over the Holston very well advanced."
J. F. Gilmer
Colonel & Chf of Engr. Bureau

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