NA, ENG 7/31/1864

Engineer Bureau
July 31 1864
 
Capt. W. G. Turpin Engr
 
Captain,
   You will proceed to the bridge of the {Virginia} Central R. Rd. of Va. across the South Anna River and make careful examination of the ground in the vicinity and lay out such works as may be best suited for the defence of the bridge. The labor for the construction of the works will be furnished by Col. Moore Commd'g the troops at the station.
   Lt. Dade Engr Corps will accompany you as an assistant. You will communicate to him fully your plans for the contemplated works in order that he may be the better able to supervise from time to time their construction. Having completed the duty assigned to you, you will return to Richmond.
By order Maj Genl Gilmer
J. H. Alexander
A. A. G.

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