| Engineer Bureau |
| February 19th, 1863 |
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| Chas. G. Talcott Esq. |
| Supt. R. & D. R. Rd. Co. {Superintendent,
Richmond & Danville RR} |
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| Dear Sir, |
| Your application for the release of the
hands of Mr. Dorsett Employed in getting wood for your company, has
reached this Bureau. Lieut. Col. W. H. Stevens endorses, "When I
know how many hands Mr. Dorsett wants exempted or detailed, I can act
intelligently. I object decidedly in general to asking these details.
I see no reason why a man contracting with a rail road should be
favored any more than a farmer who wants to make corn or other
crops." |
| You will therefore please communicate to
this Bureau the number of hands Mr. Dorsett wishes returned to him. |
| Very Respectfully Yours |
| J. F. Gilmer |
| Colonel & Chf of Engr. Bureau |
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