| Endorsement on letter from Col Chas F. M.
Garnett, Commissioner dated Richmond July 21st 1863 recommending that
the current expenses of collecting iron from railroads be paid by the
Quartermaster at the nearest convenient post, when requested by the
Commissioner for collecting iron &c. |
| "Engineer Bureau July 31st 1863
Resptfully recommended to the Hon Secy of War for approval." |
| J. F. Gilmer |
| Col Engrs & Chf of Bureau |
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| Approved |
| James A. Seddon |
| Secy of War |
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