| Engineer Bureau |
| Richmond, Mar 13th, 1863 |
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| Hon I. L. M. Curry |
| Ho. of Representatives |
| Richmond |
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| Sir, |
| I have the honor to acknowledge the rect
of your communication of this day, inclosing letter from Mr. Geo
Wadsworth, & enquiring whether those engaged in the construction
of the "Blue Mountain & Rome RR" {the
Alabama & Tennessee River RR} cannot be assured of
the certainty of getting iron when the grading is ready. |
| The duty of ascertaining sources from
which iron can be procured for Rail road & other purposes, has
been assigned to a Commission who expect to have a meeting in a few
days, when they will decide on the subject of your inquiry. |
| Very respy &c |
| J. F. Gilmer |
| Col. of Engrs & Chf of Bureau |
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