| Engineer Bureau |
| Richmond, June 8th, 1864 |
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| Col C. F. M. Garnett, Commisr &c |
| Richmond |
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| Colonel, |
| You will please take measures to collect
from every possible source & to store in Richmond for use at an
early day at least (2) two miles of Rail road iron. This is to be
regarded as a matter of prime importance, and no exertion should be
spared to secure promptitude & success. |
| Very Respy &c |
| A. L. Rives |
| Col &c |
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