| Engineer Bureau |
| November 28th '62 |
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| Hon. Thas. A. Walker {President,
Alabama & Tennessee River RR} |
| Selma, Ala. |
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| Sir, |
| A letter was written to you on the 11th
inst. informing you of Captain L. P. Grant's appointment as Government
Engineer of the R. Rs. from Blue Mountain Ala. to Rome Ga. &
referring you to him in consequence. |
| In a recent letter of yours to the Hon.
Sec. of War you ask for information regarding the probability of the
Confederate States being able to assist your Company in the matter of
shovels, picks and other tools. These articles are scarce now that few
comparatively being in the possession of the Govt.; it has however
been suggested to me that the completion of the Selma & Meridian
construction will liberate a large supply which may be available for
the construction of the proposed link in which your company is
interested. Capt. Grant, who will doubtless make full inquiries, has
been written to on the subject and you are respectfully referred to
him for information. Capt. Grant will also be able to furnish you at
the earliest moment the intentions and expectations of the Government
with regard to supplying the necessary iron. |
| Very Respectfully Yours |
| J. F. Gilmer |
| Colonel of Engrs. & Chf of Bureau |
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