| Engineer Bureau |
| 15 Sept. 1863 |
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| Mr. Gee P. Macmurdo |
| Agent in charge Engineer
Warehouse |
| Richmond Va. |
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| Sir, |
| You will please turn
over (3) three dozen shovels to Maj. F. W. Sims Q. M. taking his
receipt for the same on my name & in duplicate. |
| Very Respectfully |
| A. L. Rives |
| Lt. Col. & Actg Chf Bur. |
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