| Engineer Bureau |
| April 5th, 1864 |
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| Col W. H. Stevens |
| Chf Constr &c &c D. N. V. |
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| Colonel, |
| The enclosed has been presented to the
Eng. Bureau as the bill of lumber which would be required for the
construction of the R. R. bridge across the Rapidan River in case of its
destruction by the enemy or for any other cause. |
| Please inform me whether you can have it
sawed & framed to be in readiness should the occasion for its use arise. |
| Respy Yr obt Sevt |
| A. L. Rives |
| Lt. Col &c &c |
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