| Engineer Bureau |
| 18 Aug 1863 |
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| Capt. J. A. Haydon Engr Corps |
| Knoxville, Tenn. |
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| Captain, |
| The suggestions contained in your letter
of the 5th Inst. in regard to proper distribution of the iron obtained
from the "Rogersville & Jefferson R. R. Co. are fully
approved, & you will please assign the balance remaining in your possession
to the parties in the proportion which you have recommended -- viz
Three & a half miles to the E. T. & Va. R. R. & three
& seven tenths miles to the E. T. & Ga. R. R. |
| Very Respecty |
| A. L. Rives |
| Lt Col & Actg Chf of Bu. |
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