| Engineer Bureau |
| Richmond, May 21, 1862 |
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| Chas. G. Talcott Esq. |
| Supt. Richd & Danville RR |
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| Dear Sir, |
| This note will be handed you by Mr. R. A.
Baker, who is engaged in constructing a pile driver. Please give him
authority & assistance in procuring the hammer of 2500 lbs. about which
we spoke the other day. All expenses incurred will be met by this
Bureau. |
| Very truly yours |
| A. L. Rives |
| Actg Chf Eng. Bu. |
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