June 24
{1863} |
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Engineer Bureau |
Richmond |
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Broad Street locomotive {Richmond city street
locomotive} too weak for purpose proposed. Iron from
Fredericksburg to Potomac best moved by mules on track cars. No laborers
to be had. A company of cavalry needed to picket and guard the road. Can
the road be laid with safety from Hamilton Crossing to Fredericksburg? |
Capt. G. E. Walker
and C. F. M. Garnett,
Commissioners |
{Summary entry in Letters Received Register} |
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