| Engineer Bureau |
| January 17th, 1863 |
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| Capt. L. P. Grant Engr. Corps P. A. C. S. |
| Atlanta, Ga. |
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| Captain, |
| Enclosed I send you an authorization for
Govt. iron contracted to fill any requisition you may make for iron
needed in the reconstruction of the bridge of the East Tennessee &
Virginia Rail Road. |
| Very Respectfully Yours |
| A. L. Rains |
| Maj. & Asst. to Chief Engr. |
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