| Engineer Bureau |
| Richmond, November 14th 1862 |
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| Mr. A. S. Gaines, Esq |
| Engineer, Demopolis, Ala. |
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| Sir, |
| Your letter of the 1st. inst. addressed to
the Hon. Sec. of War seeking employment on the defences of the Alabama
river has been referred to this Bureau. These defences are now under the
charge of Brig. Genl. D. Leadbetter at Mobile, to whom your letter has
been sent. |
| Very Respectfully Yours |
| A. L. Rives |
| Major and Asst. to Chief Engineer |
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