| Engineer Bureau |
| February 13th, 1863 |
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| Lewis E. Harvie Esq. |
| Prest. R. & D. R. Rd. Co. Richmond, Va.
{President, Richmond & Danville RR and the
Piedmont RR} |
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| Sir, |
| I have to acknowledge the receipt of your
letter of the 11th inst. transmitting papers, which show the condition
and progress of the Piedmont R. Road. The information furnished by the
papers is all that could be desired. |
| Very Respectfully Yours |
| J. F. Gilmer |
| Colonel & Chf Engr. Bureau |
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