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Atlanta Ga. Apr. 20th 1863 |
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| Hon. Thos. A. Walker |
| Presdt. Ala. & T. River R. R. Co. |
| Selma Ala. |
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| Dear Sir, |
| A recent dispatch from Col. J. F. Gilmer
Chief of Engineer Bureau Richmond, states that the Hon. Secty. of War
had decided to loan to your Co. $220,000. for the grading, masonry,
bridging and furnishing cross ties of the proposed Rail Road from Blue
Mountain to the Geo. State line, but without any pledge that the Govt.
would furnish the iron rails for the track of said Railroad. If you
desire to go on with the work, of grading &c. please advise me when you
will need my certificate of work done, materials delivered &c. and I
will meet you at Jacksonville or such other point on your Road as may be
convenient to you. |
| Respectfully |
| L. P. Grant |
| Capt. Engrs. P. A. C. S. |
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