| Engineer Bureau |
| Sept. 7th 1863 |
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| J. T. Whitsitt Esq |
| Marion Ala |
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| Sir, |
| Your letter of the 26th ulto. relative to
the condition of the Pearl River R. R. bridge and to the means of
saving the iron and rolling stock from the roads in that vicinity has
been received and referred to Col. C. F. M. Garnett, Commissioner for
the removal of railroad iron etc. for his information and action. |
| Maj. Genl. J. F.
Gilmer Chief or Bureau, is now absent, having been assigned
temporarily to duty at Charleston S. C. |
| Very Respy Your obt. Servt |
| A. L. Rives |
| Lt. Col. & Actg Chf Bur. |
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