| Engineer Bureau |
| October 30th 1863 |
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| Maj Gen J. F. Gilmer |
| Charleston |
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| Col. Garnett desires to ascertain from you
whether it will meet with your approval for Geo W Geogass to be employed
by him as an agent for the Collection of RR iron, especially in Eastern
N. C. Col. Garnett thinks that Geo Georgams local
influence and general well known reputation will be of value in such
service. |
| A. L. Rives |
| Lt Col & Actg Chf of Bureau |
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| Sent by Telegram |
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