NA, ENG 7/24A/1863

Engineer Bureau July 24th 1863
 
Major F. W. Sims
Knoxville, Tenn.
 
   Four miles of the iron from the Rogersville & Jefferson RRd must go at once to Saltville Branch {of the Virginia & Tennessee RR} {this would require about 55 cars in 4 trains of 14 cars each} -- as to balance, a decision will be had soon.
J. F. Gilmer
Col Engrs & Chf of Bu.
 
Sent by telegram

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