NA, ENG 3/3B/1863

Engineer Bureau
Richmond, Mar 3d, 1863
 
Capt. E. T. D. Myers Engr Corps P. A. C. S.
Chf Engr Piedmont RR Co. 
Danville, Va.
 
Captain,
   A letter was written yesterday to the Hon. Secy of War respectfully requesting him to direct the Chief of the Bureau of Conscription to detail for work on your Road such employees as shall present certificates from yourself, to the effect that they are really engaged in your work.
  The Secy of War has made the following endorsement.
   "Conscript Bureau
   "After being enrolled, such employees as Capt. Myers may certify to be necessary for the prosecution of the work, may be detailed so long as employed & then be reported to next Camp of Instruction."
March 2d/63 (signed) J. A. S.
Secy of War
 
   A Telegram was sent you this morning informing you of the above action.
Very Resp
A. L. Rives
Maj & Asst to Chf Engr

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