| Endorsement on letter from Lewis E. Harvie
Presdt R. & D. R. R. Co. {President,
Richmond & Danville RR} dated 8th June 64, asking to have
authority from Hon Sec'y of War to impress negroes & mules for
defensive works at Mattoax bridge. |
| referred to Hon Sec'y of War & endorsed as follows: |
| "Previous to the commencement of
harvest some laborers might be commanded, but the mules are indispensable
to work the corn. After harvest begins mules might be impressed for a
week or ten days. |
| 9th June 64 signed J. A. S.
Se'y |
| Engr Bureau 9th June 1864. Resp'y
forwarded to Mr. C. C. de Nendendorf asst Engr in chg. at Mattoax
bridge defences, calling attention to the endorsement of the Hon Sec'y
of War. Mr Harvie should be consulted as to the mode of carrying into
effect the Secretary's views. |
| A. L. Rives |
| Col &c |