| Engineer Bureau |
| July 30th 1863 |
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| Mr. Robt Walker |
| Care of Messers Hinton & Dunn |
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| Sir, |
| The Secy of War has referred to this
Bureau a letter recently received from you in reference to a plan for
the more speedy reconstruction of RR bridges burned by the enemy. The
suggestions which you make will be duly considered and I will
hereafter communicate with you on the subject. |
| Very Respectfully |
| J. F. Gilmer |
| Col Engrs & Chf of Bu. |
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