| Engineer Bureau |
| 21 Sept. 1863 |
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| Hon. R. Jemison, Jr. |
| Prest. N. E. & S. W. Alabama
R. R. |
| Tuscaloosa, Ala. |
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| Sir, |
| Your letter of the
1st Inst. addressed to the Hon. T. H. Watts & asking that Mr. Geo.
W. Robinson, Chief Engineer of your Road, who has recently received an
appointment in the Engineer Service, be allowed to remain for some
months in his present position, has been referred to this Bureau for
reply. A copy of your communication has been forwarded to Maj. Genl.
J. F. Gilmer, Chf Engr. Bu. & you will be promptly informed of his
decision in the question submitted. |
| Very Resply. |
| Your obt. Servt. |
| A. L. Rives |
| Lt. Col & Actg. chf Bu. |
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