NA, ENG 9/7A/1863

Engineer Bureau
Sept. 7th 1863
 
J. T. Whitsitt Esq
Marion Ala
 
Sir,
   Your letter of the 26th ulto. relative to the condition of the Pearl River R. R. bridge and to the means of saving the iron and rolling stock from the roads in that vicinity has been received and referred to Col. C. F. M. Garnett, Commissioner for the removal of railroad iron etc. for his information and action.
   Maj. Genl. J. F. Gilmer Chief or Bureau, is now absent, having been assigned temporarily to duty at Charleston S. C.
Very Respy Your obt. Servt
A. L. Rives
Lt. Col. & Actg Chf Bur.

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