| Engineer Bureau |
| June 18th 1863 |
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| Col W H Stevens C. S. Engrs |
| Chief of Construction D. N. V. |
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| Colonel, |
| I am directed by Col Gilmer to acknowledge
the receipt of your letter of this date, enclosing: |
| ***** |
| 3rd. Extract from Examiner in regard to
removing iron from the track of the Richmond Fredericksburg & Potomac R.
R. lying beyond the Rappahannock. |
| I am further directed to inform you *****
that the question of removing the above railroad iron was discussed
yesterday and action decided upon. |
| Very Respectfully, Yr obt Servt |
| A. L. Rives |
| Lt. Col. & Asst to Chf Engt |