| Engineer Bureau |
| March 12th 1864 |
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| Charles Scott Esqr. |
| Fredericksburg Va |
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| You will place the pontoon boats in your
charge {5 boats} & subject to the orders of
the Engineer Bureau temporarily at the disposal of the Genl Comdg at
Fredericksburg for special purposes. {for removal
of RR iron east of Fredericksburg?} |
| A. L. Rives |
| Lt Col &c &c |
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| Sent by telegram |
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