| Engineer Bureau |
| May 3d, 1864 |
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| Maj. W. H. Echols |
| Chf Engr |
| Charleston S. C. |
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| Major, |
| In the absence of Col. Rives, I have to
acknowledge the receipt of your letter of 29th ult in regard to laying
a double track between Branchville & Augusta on the S. Ca. R. R. {South
Carolina RR} & enclosing report of Major G. Gibbs Ast Eng &c. |
| The letter and enclosure will be submitted
to Col Rives on his return. |
| Respy &c &c &c |
| Isaac W. Smith |
| Capt Engr &c &c |
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