{From the minutes of the
Directors' Meeting of the Virginia Central RR, December 10, 1863}
Richmond December 10 1863
At a meeting of the Board of Directors
of the Virga Central Railroad Company, present
E Fontaine
President
J Baylor
Directors
N B Hill
Jno R Woods
Resolved, that the practice of Depot
Agents and other officers of this Company engaging in speculating on
fresh meats vegetables and fruits or any other article is liable to
abuse and therefore is forbidden.