| Engineer Bureau |
| Richmond, March 6, 1862 |
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| H. D. Whitcomb Esq. |
| Engr. & Supt. Va. Central RR |
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| Dear Sir, |
| I understand that you have a pile driver,
and as we are very anxious to secure one for defending James River, I
write to request you to let Mr. Gill either have it for me or have the
use of it for a limited time, to be returned of course, in good order. |
| Very respectfully yours |
| Alfred L. Rives |
| Acting Chief Engr. Bureau |
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