| Engineer Bureau |
| July 3d 1863 |
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| Col W H Stevens CS Engrs |
| Chief Construction DNV |
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| Colonel, |
| Your letter of 29th
ultimo informing me that Gen Hill had declined to furnish Capt Dimmock
with detailed men to work upon the change of RR at Petersburg has been
recd. |
| Would it not be well
to direct Capt Dimmock to endeavor to secure labor (in consultation
with the RR Co perhaps) to complete the work? |
| Very Respy Yours |
| J. F. Gilmer |
| Col Engrs & Chr Bureau |
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