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Atlanta Feby. 27th 1863 |
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| Colonel J. F. Gilmer |
| Chief of Engineer Bureau |
| Richmond Va. |
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| Colonel, |
| The completion of the Holston Bridge has
been delayed by inclement weather and the falling of a trestle bridge
near Greenville E. Ten. The latter delayed the transportation of timber
about 8 days. Mr. Maxwell hopes to pass the trains over Holston on or
before the 10th prox. The trains crossed Watauga on the 14th inst.
{East Tennessee & Virginia RR} |
| The cost of the two bridges will probably
reach $70,000 including the per centage to the contractors. |
| I closed on yesterday a contract for the
duplicate bridges, which will amount to about $24,000 not including
transportation of timber. The contract is with a reliable party. I could
not effect a contract to be completed in a short time, owing to the
great difficulty of procuring skilled labor. Please instruct me in
relation to the Rome & Blue Mountain R. Road. |
| Have you power to detail from the army men
who may render service as overseers or assistants? |
| I go to Alabama this evening, and will
report the results of my efforts to organize a force for the salt works. |
| Very Respectfully |
| L. P. Grant |
| Capt. Engrs. P. A. C. S. |