| Confederate States of America |
| War Department |
| Engineer Bureau |
| Richmond, March 21, 1865 |
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| Capt. L. P. Grant |
| Corps of Engineers P. A. C. S. |
| Augusta, Ga. |
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| Sir, |
| Requisition No. 167
has been forwarded to the proper office, in your favor, for $300,000,
for which you will be accountable with the following appropriations,
viz: |
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For loss of Slaves impressed &c |
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150,000 |
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" or volunteered and &c |
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50,000 |
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For construction & repair of R. Roads for
military purposes for 1865 |
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100,000 |
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$300,000 |
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| I am directed by
Maj. Genl. Gilmer to inform you that he has requested that the funds
be placed to your credit with T. S. Mekalf, Dep'y Augusta, Ga. |
| Very Respectfully, |
| Your obed't servant, |
| J. H. Alexander |
| AQM |
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