| Engineer Bureau |
| March 8th 1864 |
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| Col. C. F. M. Garnett |
| Commissioner |
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| Sir, |
| Will you please
inform me as early as possible the amount of and cost for iron used in
the construction of the Piedmont Rail Road information needed in a day
or two. |
| Very Respy Yours |
| A. L. Rives |
| Lt Col &c &c |
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