| Engineer Bureau |
| November 12th 1863 |
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| Maj. S. H. Lockett Chf Engr |
| Hd Qrs Genl J. E. Jonston |
| Meridian Miss |
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| Until the arrival of Major Minor
Meriwether at your Headquarters, please devote some of your time and
attention to the efforts now making for the repair of railroads with a
view to saving iron and machinery. Control abuses if any exists and aid
in any way in your power. Col. Garnett commissioner unites in this
request. |
| A. L. Rives |
| Lt. Col. & Actg Chf of Bureau |