| Engineer Bureau |
| Richmond July 11, 1862 |
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| Chas. G. Talcott Esq |
| Supt. R. & D. R. R. |
| Richmond |
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| Dear Sir, |
| I wrote a not this morning to Mr. Harvie
{President, Richmond & Danville RR} calling
his attention to the fact that negroes were coming in very slowly from
the counties recently called on, owing in part, it is said, to want of
transportation on your Road. If such is the case may I ask your
attention to the matter, as both General Lee & Gen. Randolph consider
the rapid completion of the defensive works on James River & in its
vicinity as of great importance. |
| Very truly yours |
| A. L. Rives |
| Acting Chf. Eng. Bureau |
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