| Engineer Bureau July 24th 1863 |
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| Major F. W. Sims |
| Knoxville, Tenn. |
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| Four miles of the
iron from the Rogersville & Jefferson RRd must go at once to
Saltville Branch {of the Virginia &
Tennessee RR} {this would require about 55 cars in 4 trains of 14
cars each} -- as to balance, a decision
will be had soon. |
| J. F. Gilmer |
| Col Engrs & Chf of Bu. |
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| Sent by telegram |
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