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Knoxville Ten. Jany 11, 1863 |
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| Colonel J. F Gilmer |
| Chief of Engineer Bureau |
| Richmond Va. |
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| Colonel, |
| Capt. Hayden met me at the Holston Bridge
yesterday and accompanied me to this place. We have had an interview
with Mr. Maxwell today. He thinks it possible to anticipate the time
mentioned in my last for the completion of the bridge. We lack pig iron
for castings. I learn that Genl. Duff Green and partner have the
quantity we need at their furnace 8 miles from Jonesboro. Capt. Hayden
will go to their works tomorrow. Genl. Green informed me some 10 days
ago that, he had contracted to furnish a large quantity of pig iron to
the Govt. If we take this iron, what price per ton shall be allowed?
Shall the ton be rated at 2000 lbs or 2240 lbs? |
| Please give me the necessary instructions
for settlement of bills here. |
| Capt. Hayden will remain in charge, and I
shall return to Atlanta. Necessary attention will be given to forwarding
timber from Geo. and I hope to see the work pushed to meet your
expectations. |
| Very Respectfully |
| L. P. Grant |
| Capt. Engs P. A. |
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