AHC, LPG 2/24/1864

(Telegram)
Atlanta Feby 24th 1864
 
Lieut. Col. A. L. Rives
Engineer Bureau
Richmond Va.
 
   The cross-ties on the Montgomery & West Point Rail Road will admit of a change of guage to five feet. A force of three hundred, provided with proper tools, spikes &c could perform the work in fifteen days. I will write you on the subject today.
L. P. Grant
Capt. Engs.
 
see NA, M&WP 2-24-64

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