| Engineer Bureau |
| Richmond July 28, 1862 |
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| Peter V. Daniel Jr. Esqr |
| Presdt R. F. & P. R. R.
{Richmond, Fredericksburg & Potomac RR} |
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| Dear Sir, |
| I have written to Genl. T. J. Jackson
about the {Virginia} Central R. R.
mechanics & expect a reply any day. As soon as I hear from him I will
communicate to you the result. |
| Yours very truly |
| A. L. Rives |
| Acting Chf. Eng. Bureau |
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