| Engineer Bureau |
| December 7th 1863 |
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| John Knote Esq |
| Agt Va Penitentiary |
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| Sir, |
| You will please sell to the Superintendent
of the Richmond, Fredericksburg & Potomac RR or to his authorized
agent, six (6) axes of those manufactured at the Penitentiary under
contract with this Bureau. |
| Yours Very Respectfully |
| A. L. Rives |
| Lt. Col. & Actg Ch Bu |
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