| Engineer Bureau |
| November 16th 1863 |
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| Chas G. Talcott Esq |
| Supt Richmond & Danville RR |
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| Sir, |
| Your letter of the 15th Inst. asking to be
informed when the scrap iron has to be delivered has been received. |
| It is probable that the Nitre and Mining
Bureau will receive the scrap iron. I should like however to be
informed approximately of the amount to be delivered so that a
definite arrangement could be made. |
| The question of the relative value of the
scrap and heavy iron is at present under consideration. |
| Very Respy Yr Obt Sevt |
| A. L. Rives |
| Lt. Col & Actg Chf of Bureau |