| Engineer Bureau |
| Richmond, May 27th, 1864 |
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| Maj D. H. Wood |
| Qr Master &c |
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| Major, |
| Genl. Lee has telegraphed for a bridge
equipage of 140 feet to be forwarded immediately to Ashland {a
station 18 miles north of Richmond on the Richmond, Fredericksburg
& Potomac RR}. Transportation will be required for |
| 7 Pontoon boats |
| 2
" wagons |
| 200 Flooring Planks |
| 100 Stringers |
| 1 Lot of Anchors Rope &c |
| Five Flats at least will be required &
the boats &c will be ready by five or six oclock, at the depot.
Please inform me at what time the above articles can be shipped. |
| Respy Yours |
| A. L. Rives |
| Col &c |
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