| Engineer Bureau |
| July 1, 1864 |
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| Col. L. B. Northrup |
| Commissary Genl |
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| Colonel, |
| A working party of
35 mechanics in charge, of Mr. J. L. Brownley, Master Carpenter, has
been placed by the Navy at the disposition of this Bureau to aid in
the repairs of the {Richmond &} Danville
R. R. I resp'y & earnestly request that seven days rations be
issued at once to this party in order that they may proceed without
delay to the point on the road where their services are required. If
necessary the rations can be receipted for by an Engr officer. |
| Very respy &c |
| A. L. Rives |
| Col. &c |
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