NA, ENG 5/28A/1863

Engineer Bureau
Richmond, May 28th 1863
 
Endorsement on letter from Colonel A. C. Myers Qr. Mr. Genl. dated Richmond Va. May 26th 1863. It has been reported to him that the bridge at Petersburg is unsafe for an ordinary Engine to pass over it. Suggests that engineers be directed to strengthen the work, which may be completed in a week.
   "Respectfully referred to Col. W. H. Stevens Chief of Construction D. N. Va. who will please assign an engineer to the duty of repairing the bridge at Petersburg."
J. F. Gilmer
Col. of Engrs. & Chf of Bureau

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