| Engineer Bureau |
| January 9th 1864 |
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| Capt. E. T. D. Myers |
| Chf Engr Piedmont RR |
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| Captain, |
| Enclosed I send a
bill for 25 fathoms {150 feet} of
cotton rope one inch in diameter furnished at your request for use in
well digging on the Piedmont RR. |
| Respectfully Yours |
| A. L. Rives |
| Lt Col & Actg Chf Bureau |
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