| Engineer Bureau |
| October 27th 1863 |
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| Chas G Talcott Esq |
| Supt R&D RR Co {Richmond &
Danville RR} |
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| Sir, |
| I am about to have constructed a train of
Pontoon Boats. On examination I find that the lumber specially sawed for
the purposes of such measure dimensions that it will be tedious and
expensive to dress it by hand. Under these circumstances will it be in
your power to assist me with your planing machine and if so in what ??? |
| Very Respy & Truly Yours |
| A. L. Rives |
| Lt Col & Actg Chf Bu |
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