| Engineer Bureau |
| August 6th 1864 |
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| Henry M. Drane Esq |
| Genl. Supdt -- Wilmington & Manchester RRd. |
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| Sir, |
| Your communication of the 22d inst stating
the present condition of the track of your Road and the urgent and
imperative necessity which exists for immediate repairs was referred
by the Hon Sec'y of War to this Bureau for consideration. The force of
your representations and the importance of the object are recognised
and appreciated and earnestly efforts are being made to secure the
iron required for the repairs of you road. |
| By order of Maj Genl Gilmer |
| A. L. Rives |
| Col. &c |
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