NA, ENG 5/23B/1863

Engineer Bureau
Richmond, May 23d 1863
 
Capt. L. P. Grant
Engr. Corps P. A. C. S.
Atlanta, Geo.
 
Captain,
   Enclosed I send a copy of a letter addressed by this Bureau to the Hon. Sec. of War in regard to making an advance to the Georgia & Ala. R. Rd. Co. for the construction of that portion of the Blue Mountain & Rome Rail Road lying in Georgia. The above letter with a copy of endorsements by the Hon. Sec. of War & His Excellency the President also enclosed will furnish you with all necessary information on the subject.
Very Respectfully Yours
J. F. Gilmer
Col. of Engrs. & Chf of Bureau
 
P. S.
   You will please to communicate at once with the agents of the R. Rd. Co. informing them that the advance will be made on satisfactory mortgage.

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