| Engineer Bureau |
| May 2d, 1864 |
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| Col W. H. Stevens |
| Chf of Constr D. N. V. |
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| Colonel, |
| Please inform me as to the amount of
lumber you propose to turn over to me at Goldsboro N. C. for pontoon
boats, wagons &c in order that I may ascertain whether it will be
possible to obtain transportation now a very difficult matter. |
| Yours Very Respy |
| A. L. Rives |
| Col &c &c |
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