| Richmond, May 26, 1863 |
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| In obedience to the requirement of the Secretary of War
the undersigned presents evidence with reference to the value of Rail
Road iron in May 1862. |
| 1st The certificate of J. R. Anderson & Co. stating
that in their view from 125 to 150 dollars per ton should not be
considered in excess. |
| 2d Certificate of Mr. James Dunlop showing the relative
difference between Rail Road and bar iron. |
| 3d Certificate of Major Guilliem ??? showing the price
of bar iron in May 1862. |
| 4th Certificate of C. O. Sanford Engr & Spt {Engineer
& Superintendent} Petersburg R. R. concurring in the views
of Mr. James Dunlop and Messers Guilliem & ??. |
| 5th Certificate of F. D. Bird Gen'l Superintendent of
Petersburg and Lynchburg Rail Road {South Side
RR} ??ing the scarcity of iron at the
time and inferentially its great value. |
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To the Auditor
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Vy Rpvy
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O. M. Avery
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Pres. Ala. & Fla. R. R. of Fla. {President,
Alabama & Florida (of Florida) RR}
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