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Engineer Bureau |
| Richmond, March 21, 1865 |
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| Capt. L. P. Grant |
| Corps of Engineers |
| Augusta, Ga. |
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| Sir, |
| Requisition No. 167has been forwarded to
the proper office, in your favor, for $300,000, for which you will be
accountable with the following appropriations, viz: |
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For loss of Slaves impressed &c |
150,000 |
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" " "
" " or voluntary acct |
50,000 |
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Construction & repair of R. Roads for military purposes for
1865 |
100,000 |
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$300,000 |
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| I am directed by Maj. Genl. Gilmer to
inform you that he has requested that the funds be placed to your credit
with T. S. Metcalf, Depy Augusta Ga. |
| Very Respectfully, |
| Your obed't servant, |
| J. H. Alexander |
| AAG |
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