| Engineer Bureau |
| Richmond, June 17th, 1864 |
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| Kemp P. Battle Esq |
| Presdt Chatham R. R. Co. |
| Raleigh N. C. |
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| Sir, |
| Your letter of 7 inst requesting the
temporary assignment of Actg Lieut R. G. Pittman to duty on your road as
draughtsman has been recd. I regret to inform you that on reference to
his superior officers, it appears that his services at this time cannot
be dispensed with. |
| Yours Very Respy |
| A. L. Rives |
| Col &c |
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