| Engineer Bureau |
| 16 Sept. 1863 |
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| Capt. E. D. T. Myers {Chief
Engineer, Piedmont RR} |
| Danville, Va. |
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| Your telegram
received. In company with Mr. Harvie, I expect to have a final
interview in a day or two with the Secretary of War in regard to the gauge
of the Piedmont Rail Road. I will communicate results promptly. |
| A. L. Rives |
| Lt. Col. & Actg Chf Bur. |
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