| Engineer Bureau |
| June 19th 1863 |
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| To Comdg Officer |
| Stafford Co. Va. |
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| Sir, |
| The bearer of this
letter, Capt. George E. Walker, of the Engineers is directed to make
forthwith the necessary preliminary arrangements and proceed as
promptly as possible to remove the railroad iron, water tanks &c
of the Railroad lying between Fredericksburg and Acquia Creek. {Part
of the Richmond, Fredericksburg & Potomac RR} |
| Please extend to him
such aid and facilities as may be in your power in the execution of
the important duty with which he is entrusted. |
| By direction of Col.
J. F. Gilmer, Chf of Bureau |
| Very Respectfully |
| A. L. Rives |
| Lt. Col. & Asst to Chf of
Engrs |
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| Approved |
| J. A. Seddon Secy of War |
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