| Engineer Bureau |
| 26 Sept. 1863 |
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| Geo. P. Macmurdo, Esqr. |
| Agt in charge Engineer Warehouse |
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| Sir, |
| You will please send by special messenger,
as soon as possible the following tools, cosigned to Col. Withers,
commanding at Danville, Va. |
| 200 Shovel (Two hundred) |
| 100 Picks (one hundred) |
| 100 Axes (one hundred) |
| Very Respectfully yours |
| A. L. Rives |
| Lt. Col. & Actg Chf. Bur. |
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