| Engineer Bureau |
| July 9th 1863 |
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| Maj. James Nocqust, Engr Corps |
| Knoxville, Tenn |
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| Shall the tools called for in your
dispatch of the 8th inst be sent to you by Virginia & Tenn RR or via
Atlanta? Please reply promptly. |
| J. F. Gilmer |
| Col Engrs & Chf of Bureau |
| Sent by telegram |
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