| Engineer Bureau |
| Richmond, March 15th, 1864 |
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| Col C. F. M. Garnett Commissioner &c |
| Richmond Va |
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| Colonel, |
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Enclosed you will find your application for
the detail of Mr J H Burns as endorsed by Hon Sec of War & myself.
Please present it in person for attention at the Bureau of Conscription. |
| Yours Very Respy |
| A. L. Rives |
| Lt Col &c &c |
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