| Engineer Bureau |
| Oct 12th 1863 |
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| Col. W. H. Stevens CS Engrs. |
| Chf of Construction D N V |
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| Colonel, |
| I have to acknowledge the receipt of a
paper addressed to you by Lt W. D. Stuart in explanation of the
difficulties encountered, and want of success in saving iron from the
Fredericksburg and Acquia Creek RR {part of the
Richmond, Fredericksburg & Potomac RR}. |
| Very Respectfully Yours |
| A. L. Rives |
| Lt. Col. & Actg Chf of Bureau |
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