| Engineer Bureau |
| July 13th 1863 |
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| Capt. T. Coleman Engr Corps |
| Care Col Wm H. Stevens C. S. Engrs |
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| Captain, |
| Your requisition has been received and in
compliance with it the following articles have been procured and will
be forwarded promptly to Boykins Sta. Seaboard & Roanoke R. R.
consigned to Lieut J. K. Brown |
| 200 Shovels -- 30 picks -- and 24 bries axes |
| The cooking utensils have been omitted, as
Col. Gilmer is of the opinion that for such articles, the resources of
the country in the vicinity must suffice. |
| Very Respy Yours |
| A. L. Rives |
| Lt Col & Asst to Chf Engrs |