| Endorsement on telegram from Maj Gen. Maury
to Gen Cooper dated Mobile Aug 10, 1863. In regard to taking up iron
from Gainesville Branch RR. |
| Engineer Bureau 18 Aug 1863. Respectfully
returned to the Hon Sec of War. |
| The removal of the iron from the
Gainesville Branch {the Mississippi, Gainesville
& Tuscaloosa RR} is suspended until it has been ascertained
that the iron required cannot be obtained from other sources. |
| A. L. Rives |
| Lt. Col. & Actg chf Bu. |
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