| Engineer Bureau |
| Richmond, Sept. 15th 1862 |
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| Chas. G. Talcott Esq. |
| Supt. R. & Danville R. R. |
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| H. D. Bird Esq. |
| Supt. S. Side R. R. |
| Petersburg, Va. |
| arrangements from Farmville to Buckesvile |
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| Dear Sir, |
| On Saturday the 20th. inst between 50 & 60
negroes impressed in Cumberland & Buckingham counties to work on
fortifications near this City will leave Buckesvile for Richmond, and I
respectfully request that arrangements be made for their transportation. |
| Very Resp. Yours |
| A. L. Rives |
| Acting Chf. Eng. Bureau |
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