| Aug 11th 1863 |
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| Col J. F. Gilmer |
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Chief of Engr Bureau
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| Col, |
| Learning that Mr Jason
Fairbanks is an applicant for appointment as Lieut of Engr Troops and
having had a long acquaintance with him as an Engineer and as an
officer of the army I can and do most heartily recommend him for
appointment. |
| His long and varied experience
as a Civil Engineer as an officer of the army eminently qualify him
not only for the position of 1st Lieut but of that of a higher rank. |
| I am Col Most Respy |
| Jno Bradford |
| Capt Co H 1st Engr |
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