| Engineer Bureau |
| Richmond, April 30, 1864 |
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| Maj Genl J. F. Gilmer, Chf Eng Bu |
| Savannah Ga |
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| Will you authorize me to nominate for a 2d
Lieutenancy in the Eng Corps to be assigned to duty with Commission for
the Removal of R. R. iron Henry M Scales of Miss. There are six
vacancies in the 2d Lieutenancies. He is highly recommended by Lt Col
Minor Meriwether. |
| A. L. Rives |
| Col. &c &c |
| Probably sent by telegram |
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