| Engineer Bureau |
| February 11th, 1863 |
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| Capt. L. P. Grant |
| Engineer Corps, P. A. C. S. |
| Atlanta, Geo. |
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| Captain, |
| By direction of Colonel J. Gilmer & on
the application of Mr. Lewis a director of the Ala. & Tenn. R. Rd.
Co. {Alabama & Tennessee Rivers RR},
the mortgage on part of their road forwarded by you is herewith
returned. Please send it to Judge Thos. A. Walker Prest. of the Co. at
Selma, Ala. |
| The Hon. Sec. of War, as telegraphed to
you, requires a mortgage on the whole line. |
| Very Respectfully Yours |
| A. L. Rives |
| Maj. & Asst. to Chf Engr. |
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