| Engineer Bureau |
| Richmond July 21st '64 |
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| Genl R. E. Lee Comd'g |
| Near Petersburg |
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| The {Richmond &}
Danville connection was re-established on Saturday last. The
1st Regt is now employed in substituting heavy for strap rail. This
can be done by any other force & the Regt if needed, ordered to
report to your army. |
| J. F. Gilmer |
| Maj Genl &c |
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