NA, ENG 2/9/1863

Engineer Bureau
February 9th, 1863
 
Lieut. Col. W. H. Stevens
C. S. Engineers
Richmond, Va.
 
Colonel,
   On the 30th January last a letter from this Bureau was addressed to Maj. W. P. Smith requesting him to turn over to P. V. Daniel Jr. Esq. Prest. of the R. F. & P. R. Rd. Co. {Richmond, Fredericksburg & Potomac RR}, Thirty (30) of the slaves impressed in Caroline County, and a sufficient number of tents to make them comfortable. In a verbal communication, Mr. Daniel states that only sixteen of the negroes have been delivered to him.
   By direction of Colonel Gilmer, you will please cause the remaining fourteen to be delivered to Mr. Daniel as early as practicable.
Very Respectfully Your obt. Servant
A. L. Rives
Maj. & Asst. to Chf Engr.

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