NA, ENG 7/24/1862

Engineer Bureau
Richmond July 24, 1862
  
P. V. Daniel Esq.
Prest. R. F. & P. R. R. Co.  {President, Richmond, Fredericksburg & Potomac RR}
  
Sir,
   I have submitted your communication to me respecting the repairs of the South Anna Bridge to the Secretary of War who has come to the following conclusions. I am to assist you with negro laborers as soon as a sufficient number of them arrive to supply the most pressing military calls. Genl. Jackson to be requested to furnish you with the {Virginia} Central R. R. mechanics. I am still unable to help you with negroes, but hope to do so speedily, as they are coming in fast. Do you wish the four teams & wagons at once & can you furnish drivers.
Very respectfully & truly yours
A. L. Rives
Acting Chief Br.

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