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Hd Qrs &c Charleston Octr 21st 1863 |
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Lt Col A. L. Rives |
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Actg Chief Engineer Bureau |
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Richmond Va |
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Colonel, |
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In reply to Bureau letter of 17th Inst. enclosing copies of
letters recommending Mr J M Fairbanks for an appointment as 1st Lt of
Engrs, I have to say that the persons named on the "approved list for
appointment & promotions" must take precedence. |
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Is there any vacancy with the Engr troops 1st Ltcy -- to
which Mr Fairbanks could be appointed? |
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V. resp'y |
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Yr obdt Servt |
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J. F. Gilmer |
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Maj Genl & Chf Engr Bureau |