| Endorsement on letter from J. W. Lapsley to Hon. Sec of
War, dated Selma, Ala. Aug. 5, 1863. Representing the importance of an
immediate supply of iron to complete the Blue Mountain & Rome R. R. |
| Engineer Bureau Sept. 7, 1863. Resp
returned to the Hon Sec of War. A communication has been sent from the
Bureau direct to Mr. Lapsley informing him of the actual state of the
case. |
| A. L. Rives |
| Lt. Col. & Actg chf Bu. |
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