| Engineer Bureau |
| June 15th 1863 |
| |
| Col. Chas. F. Garnett |
| Capt George E. Walker |
| Commissioners &c |
| |
| Gentlemen, |
| Your communication of 13th Inst. relative
to the taking up of the iron of the Columbia & Mt. Pleasant R. R. {Tennessee
& Alabama RR} Tenn., has been received, and was referred to the Hon. Secy of War,
with the following endorsement. -- "Respectfully Referred to the
Hon. Secy of War, with the recommendation that the current expenses of
collecting and distributing railroad iron be paid by the officers of
the Qr. Masters Dept., most conveniently stationed with reference to
the points of collection and distribution; and that Genl. Bragg be
requested to give all necessary protection and assistance to Col.
Logwood in taking the iron from the Columbia & Mt. Pleasant R. R.
Tenn." |
| Which has been approved by the Secretary,
who directs the A. & I. G. to "cause any orders
required." The matter will be placed in the hands of the Adjt.
& Insp. Genl. immediately with the request that he will issue the
necessary orders without delay. |
| By direction of Col. Gilmer |
| Very Respectfully |
| A. L. Rives |
| Lt. Col. & Asst. to Chf Engr. |
|