| Engineer Bureau |
| 12 Aug 1863 |
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| Capt E. T. D. Myers |
| Chf Engr. Piedmont R. R. |
| Danville Va. |
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| Capt. |
| Your letter of the 10th inst has been
received. I have taken all the steps in my power to enable you to
procure labor, mules & implements to complete the Piedmont Road
promptly, & trust that my last efforts will not prove unavailing. |
| Very Resply yours |
| J. F. Gilmer |
| Col Engr & Chf Bu |
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