| Engineer Bureau |
| November 24th 1863 |
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| Capt E. T. D. Meyers Capt Engrs |
| Danville Va |
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| You can exchange the long handled spades
& shovels for short handled shovels. I have telegraphed to Genl
Gilmer concerning the sale of 20 dozen shovels. |
| A. L. Rives |
| Lt Col & Actg Chf of Bureau |
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| Sent by telegram |
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