| Engineer Bureau |
| Richmond, June 6th 1863 |
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| Col. C. F. M. Garnett |
| Capt. Geo. E. Walker Engr. Corps P.
A. C. S. |
| Commissioners &c Richmond |
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| Gentlemen, |
| I herewith enclose a certified
copy of the authority given the commission to add to the list of rail
roads to be despoiled for the benefit of the Government the Columbia &
Mount Pleasant Rail Road {Tennessee & Alabama RR}
of Middle Tennessee. |
| Very Respectfully Yours |
| J. F. Gilmer |
| Col. of Engr. & Chf of Bureau |
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