| Engineer Bureau |
| Aug 22, 1863 |
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| Col. S. L. Fremont |
| Engr. Supdt. Wilmington & Weldon R. R. |
| Wilmington N. C. |
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| Sir, |
| Your letter of the 15th inst. in relation
to Qr. Mr. interference on your Road & addressed to Col Gilmer has
been received. Col Gilmer is now absent on a tour of inspection &
consultation & will be absent probably a fortnight. As soon as he
returns, your letter will be laid before him. |
| Very Resply yours |
| A. L. Rives |
| Lt. Col. & Actg Chf of Br. |
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