| Engineer Bureau |
| 3 Sept 1863 |
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| Minor Meriwether, Esqr |
| Care of Maj. S. H. Lockett, Engr. Corps |
| Marion, Ala. |
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| Sir, |
| Your letter of the 18th ult. enclosing a
tracing of the country in the vicinity of Island No 10 has been received
& files in the Bureau for future reference. |
| Various delays in the organization of the
new corps of Engineer Troops in the several armies of the Confederacy
have retarded the issuing of further commissions. Your application has
been made, however, the object of special consideration. |
| Very Respectfully |
| A. L. Rives |
| Lt Col & Acg Chf Bu |
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