| Engineer Bureau |
| Sept. 4, 1863 |
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| Capt. J. A. Haydon Corps of
Engineers |
| Jonesboro, Tennessee |
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| Captain, |
In my letter of
yesterday, I failed to acknowledge yours of the 20th inst enclosing
the following copies of important papers bearing on your negotiations
with the Rogersville & Jefferson R. R. Co.
| (1) |
Copy of Bond offered by you to Col. R. G. Fain
Presdt. of the Rogersville & Jefferson R. R. Co. |
| (2) |
Reply of Col Fain, declining Bond |
| (3) |
Copy of letter addressed by yourself to Presdt
Fain containing 2 propositions to be submitted to the Board of
Directors |
| (4) |
Copy of Col Fains reply, declining propositions by
order of the Board |
| (5) |
Copy of letter of Gov. Harris of Tennessee |
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| The instructions of
Judge Campbell, Asst. Secretary of War, enclosed in my letter of
yesterday, will enable you to lead this negotiation to a prompt
result, where future military operations, again give you access to
that region of country. |
| Very Respectfully |
| A. L. Rives |
| Lt. Col. & Actg Chf Bur. |
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