| Engineer Bureau |
| Richmond, Augst. 16th 1862 |
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| Capt. Wm. Procter Smith |
| Engineer in Charge -- Chaffin's Bluff |
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| Captain, |
| Chas. G. Talcott, Esq. Supt. R. & D. Rail
Road {Richmond & Danville RR} is anxious to
secure for his Rail Road two hands belonging to Mr. B. F. Garrett, of
Halifax Co. now working under you. Please let me hear from you whether
they can be spared. |
| Very Respectfully Yours |
| A. L. Rives |
| Acting Chf. Eng. Bureau |
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