NA, ENG 10/26A/1863

Engineer Bureau
October 26th 1863
 
Lewis E. Harvie Esq
Prest Richmond & Danville RR Co.
Richmond
 
Sir,
   Your letter of the 23rd inst. setting forth that, according to agreement with the former Secretary of War the Piedmont RR Co in receiving impressed slaves from the Govt is bound only as a common hirer, and is not responsible for accidents or loss from death &c, was submitted by this Bureau to the Hon. Secretary of War, who has carefully noted its contents.
Very Respy Your obt Servt
A. L. Rives
Lt Col & Actg Chf Bu

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