NA, ENG 1/27A/1863

Engineer Bureau
January 27th, 1863
 
Lewis E. Harvie Esq.
Prest. Piedmont R. Rd.
 
Dear Sir,
   Your letter of the 24th inst. together with the reports of yourself and the Chief Engineer of your company, have been received. A careful perusal of these papers while showing fully the difficulties under which your company has labored from the commencement, fail to give in a succinct manner the information called for by the Resolution of Congress. Colonel Gilmer desires me therefore to respectfully request that you will call upon your Chief Engineer for an approximate statement, partial or full, on the following heads.
How many miles are graded?
" " " nearly " ?
" " " commenced?
" " " untouched?
What bridge structures completed -- if none -- are materials collected? When is it proposed to commence laying iron? When is it hoped that a portion of the road can be opened & for what distance? A profile showing progress of the work would be acceptable, but if productive of too much trouble or delay, then simple statement of the total cubic yards of excavation done and remaining to be done would answer.
Very Respectfully Yours
A. L. Rives
Maj. & Asst. to Chf Engr.

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