NA, ENG 8/27/1863

   Endorsement on letter from Lewis E. Harvie, Presdt. {Richmond &} Danville R. R. to Hon Sec of War dated Richmond Aug 17, 1863. Requesting that an engine & Flats be given to Piedmont R. R. without delay.
   Engineer Bureau. Aug 27, 1863. Respectfully referred to the commissioners for the removal of iron &c. The Sec of War directs that you consult with Capt. Sims, Supdt. of Transportation in regard to the judiciousness of allowing the Piedmont R. R. Co. to have the locomotive & flats taken from the Roanoke Valley RR & asked for by Mr. Harvie. If your decision be favorable to Mr. H's request: you are hereby authorized to turn over the engine & flats temporarily or permanently as conditions satisfactory to this Bureau & which will secure the Government entirely for the value of the property.
A. L. Rives
LtCol & Actg Chf Br.

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