| Engineer Bureau |
| July 6th 1863 |
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| Capt. T. B. Lee, Corps Engrs |
| Winchester, Va. |
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| Captain, |
| Your letter of 24th June, stating that you
can do nothing in regard to collecting RR material, has been received.
The Commissioners for collecting railroad iron &c were requested
to write to you some days since, on the subject, and it is presumed
that you have received their letter. |
| I desire you to remain a while longer at
your post, within reach of the army, as an opportunity may yet occur
(if it has not already done so) of saving RR material. |
| J. F. Gilmer |
| Col Engrs & Chf of Bureau |
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