| Engineer Bureau |
| February 19th, 1863 |
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| General Joseph E. Johnston |
| Commanding Western Dept. |
| Tullahoma, Tenn. |
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| General, |
| On the 4th inst. a communication was sent
you regarding the reconstruction of a portion of the Tenn. & Ala.
R. Rd. The Secretary of War deems the matter one of importance &
requests me to inclose a copy of the above communication as it may
have miscarried. Enclosed you will find it. |
| Very Respectfully, Your obt Servt. |
| J. F. Gilmer |
| Colonel & Chf of Bureau |
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