| Engineer Bureau |
| May 5th, 1863 |
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| General Robt. E. Lee |
| Commanding near Fredericksburg, Va. |
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| Col. Long's telegram in regard to prompt
repairs of Rail Road and wagon roads between Richmond & Fredericksburg
received. All necessary steps to attain the desired ends with the utmost
dispatch have been perfected. |
| J. F. Gilmer |
| Col of Engrs & Chf of Bureau |
| Sent by telegram |
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