| Engineer Bureau |
| November 26th 1863 |
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| Chas G. Talcott Esq |
| Supt Richmond & Danville RR |
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| Sir, |
| I enclose herewith
authority for the purchase of 240 shovels for the use of the Piedmont
Railroad in accordance with the request of Capt. Myers. |
| I have telegraphed
to him that you can purchase the shovels at contract prices, and I
would be obliged if you would forward them at your earliest. |
| Very Respectfully |
| A. L. Rives |
| Lt Col & Act Chf of Bu |
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