| Engineer Bureau |
| February 5th, 1863 |
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| Endorsement on letter of Colonel A. C. Myers Qr.
Mr. Genl. Richmond Jany 2d '63 suggesting that pontoon boats be sent
to the Holston & Watauga Rivers on the Va. & Tenn. R. Rd. {Virginia
& Tennessee RR} |
| "Respectfully returned to the Hon.
Sec. of War. It was found on enquiry that the boats could not well
be spared. It is understood that the Watauga bridge is about completed
& that over the Holston very well advanced." |
| J. F. Gilmer |
| Colonel & Chf of Engr. Bureau |
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