| Engineer Bureau |
| May 27th 1863 |
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| H. D. Whitcomb |
| Genl. Supt. Va. Central R. Rd. |
| Richmond, Va. |
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| Sir, |
| I have received your letter of
the 26th inst. asking permission "to get from the Contractors" enough
lime to effect the repairs on your road for this season. |
| As much as you may require up
to 200 Bbls. will be at your disposition at Fisherville, you paying the
contract price, Four dollars, Eighteen and six tenths cents. |
| Very Respectfully |
| J. F. Gilmer |
| Col. of Engrs. & Chf of Bureau |
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