| Confederate States of America |
| War Department |
| Engineer Bureau |
| Richmond, Va. |
| 26 October 1863 |
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| Lieut. Jas. {correct
name was "John"} W. Glenn |
| Corps of Engers |
| Care of Maj. Genl. Maury |
| Commdg &c at Mobile, Ala. |
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| Sir, |
| Your letter of the 11th ult.
enclosing Report made by you on the condition of the Rail-Road &
rolling stock west of the Pearl River, has been received. |
| The Bureau has observed with
pleasure the energy & promptness which you have displayed in the
execution of the duties confided to you. |
| A. L. Rives |
| Lt. Col. & Acting Ch'f. Bur. |
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