| Engineer Bureau |
| June 27th 1864 |
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| Col. T. M. Talcott |
| 1st Eng Regt |
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| Colonel, |
| I enclose herewith orders from A&IG
directing the 1st Eng Reg't to report in Richmond in readiness to
report to such points on the Danville R. R. as may be designated on
your arrival here. |
| This order was
issued by request of Genl Lee. Col. Rives is absent from the City
& not expected back fro two or three days. |
| I have requested
that the Townes be placed at your disposal. |
| By order Col. A. L. Rives |
| Isaac W. Smith |
| Capt. Eng. |
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