| Engineer Bureau |
| February 4th, 1863 |
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| Colonel E. Fontaine |
| Prest. Va. Cent. R. Rd. Co. {President,
Virginia Central RR} |
| Richmond |
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| Dear Sir, |
| Your communication of the 28th ulto. in
reference to the various sources from which rail road iron might be
obtained with less individual and public injury than from your road
has been received and submitted to Col. Gilmer, Chief Engr. Bureau. |
| Very Respectfully Yours |
| A. L. Rives |
| Maj. & Asst. to Chf Engr |
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