| Engineer Bureau |
| Richmond, May 23d 1863 |
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| Capt. J. S. Clarke |
| Engr. Corps P. A. C. S. care Lt. Genl. Jas. Longstreet |
| Near Fredericksburg, Va. |
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| Captain, |
| ***** |
| Capt. Dimmock received instructions
promptly in regard to saving the Rail Road iron in the vicinity of
Suffolk and information has been recently received that satisfactory
progress is being made. |
| Very Respectfully Yours |
| A. L. Rives |
| Maj. & Asst. to Chf Engr. |
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