| Engineer Bureau |
| May 27th 1863 |
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| Capt. Chas. H. Dimmock |
| Corps of Engrs P. A. C. S. Care Major Genl. S. G.
French |
| Petersburg, Va. |
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| The negroes should be brought to this side
of the Blackwater until you can resume work. The secretary of War will
urge General French to give you protection until the iron is secured. |
| J. F. Gilmer |
| Col. of Engrs & Chf of Bureau |
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