| Engineer Bureau |
| Richmond, March 27, 1862 |
| |
| Capt. John J. Clarke P. A. C. S. |
| Engineer in charge, Mulberry Island Pt. |
| |
| Dear Sir, |
| ***** I have been trying in vain so far, to procure
wrought iron protection for the embrasures, but think that I have
succeeded today in making a plan & procuring flat bar R. R. iron from
the R. & D. R. R. Co. {Richmond & Danville RR}
which will be perfectly satisfactory. ***** |
| With great respect Your Obdt. Servt. |
| A. L. Rives |
| Actg Chf Eng. Bu. |
|