| Engineer Bureau |
| July 11, 1862 |
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| Lewis E. Harvie |
| Prest. R. &. D. R. R. {President,
Richmond & Danville RR} |
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| Dear Sir, |
| Gen. Lee & the Secretary of War are
both exceedingly anxious to push rapidly to completion certain defense
works on or near the James River. For this purpose hands were called
out in Halifax, Charlotte, Larenburg, Pittsylvania & Campbell
counties, but have failed to come in except in small numbers. One
difficulty met with I understand is want of transportation on your
Road -- if such is the case, may I ask your attention to the subject,
as one of great importance at this particular moment. |
| With great respect your obt. Servt. |
| A. L. Rives |
| Acting Chf. Eng. Bureau |
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