| Engineer Bureau |
| November 2nd 1863 |
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| Capt. G. C. Dickinson, Engr Troops |
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| Captain, |
| After the removal of the iron from the
Acquia Creek Road you will secure and remove as far as possible the
wire from the telegraph line between Falmouth and Occoquan. A body of
cavalry has been ordered to cover the operations of your working party
and the officer in command will place himself in communication with
you and report any advance of the enemy in your direction. |
| After the operations on the railway are
concluded (they should be carried on very rapidly) you will if
possible quietly remove the telegraph wire as instructed above. |
| Very Respectfully |
| A. L. Rives |
| Lt Col & Actg Chf of Bureau |