| Engineer Bureau |
| Richmond, February 25th, 1863 |
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| Lewis E. Harvie Esq. |
| Prest. R. & D. R. Rd. Co. {President,
Richmond & Danville RR} |
| Richmond, Va. |
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| Sir, |
| Your letter of yesterday, to the Secretary
of War, in reference to the Amelia hands, has been referred to this
Bureau. |
| The order of the County Court of Amelia,
asking that the 200 slaves impressed in their county, be sent to work
on the Piedmont Rail Road is approved. |
| You will please communicate this fact to
the count and ask that the Sheriff of Amelia County be directed to
deliver the hands to Capt. E. T. D. Myers, Corps Engrs. at Danville,
who is authorized to receipt for them. |
| Very Respectfully Yours |
| J. F. Gilmer |
| Colonel & Chf of Engr Bureau |
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