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Charleston S. C. Octr 22nd 1863 |
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Lt Col A L Rives |
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Actg Chief Engineer Bureau |
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Richmond |
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I have just written you in reference to Major Meriwether. Get authority
to give him actg commission in Engr Troops. If necessary, it jay be
advisable to get him a commission in the Corps. He will make a good
commissioner in place of Walker. |
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J. F. Gilmer |
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Maj Genl & Chf Engr Bur. |
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Sent by telegram |
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