| Engineer Bureau |
| Richmond, May 18th 1863 |
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| Hon. Thos. A. Walker |
| Prest. Ala. & Tenn. R. Rd. Co. {Alabama
& Tennessee River RR} |
| Selma, Ala. |
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| Sir, |
| I received your letter of May 7th
enclosing Captain Grant's certificate of $60,000 and the 15th inst.
made a requisition to have that amount placed to the credit of Capt.
G. with W. M. Smith, Depositary at Selma. |
| When Captain Grant is notified by Mr.
Smith that the Bonds are ready, he will turn them over to you, and
taking receipts in the usual form. |
| Very Respectfully Yours |
| J. F. Gilmer |
| Col. of Engrs. & Chf of Bureau |
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