| Engineer Bureau |
| Richmond, January 31st, 1863 |
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| Maj. Wm. Proctor Smith |
| C. S. Engineers |
| Richmond, Va. |
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| Major, |
| I am directed by Colonel Gilmer to request
that you will turn over to P. V. Daniel Jr. Esq. President of the R.
F. & P. R. Rd Co. {Richmond, Fredericksburg
& Potomac RR} Thirty (30) of the slaves impressed in
Caroline County Va., and that you will furnish a sufficient number of
tents to make them comfortable. For both slaves and tents you will
please take receipts. |
| Very Respectfully Yours |
| A. L. Rives |
| Maj. & Asst. to Chf Engr |
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| P. S. |
| Please notify Mr. Daniel when and where
the hands will be turned over to him. |
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