NA, ENG 1/31A/1863

Engineer Bureau
Richmond, January 31st, 1863
 
Maj. Wm. Proctor Smith
C. S. Engineers
Richmond, Va.
 
Major,
   I am directed by Colonel Gilmer to request that you will turn over to P. V. Daniel Jr. Esq. President of the R. F. & P. R. Rd Co. {Richmond, Fredericksburg & Potomac RR} Thirty (30) of the slaves impressed in Caroline County Va., and that you will furnish a sufficient number of tents to make them comfortable. For both slaves and tents you will please take receipts.
Very Respectfully Yours
A. L. Rives
Maj. & Asst. to Chf Engr
 
P. S.
   Please notify Mr. Daniel when and where the hands will be turned over to him.

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