| Engineer Bureau |
| February 22nd 1864 |
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| Capt. E. T. D. Myers CS Engrs |
| Chf Engr Piedmont R. R. |
| Danville, Va. |
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| Captain, |
| If compatible with the duties to which you
have been especially assigned you will please prepare after due
consultation with Col. Watkins, Comdg, a plan of works for the defence
of Danville Va to be submitted to Col W. H. Stevens, Chf Constn DNV. |
| Yours Very Respectfully |
| A. L. Rives |
| Lt Col &c &c |
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