NA, ENG 5/23/1863

Engineer Bureau
May 22d 1863
 
   Endorsement on letter from Capt. L. P. Grant, Atlanta, Georgia, May 18th 1863. In relation to the Rail Road connection at Montgomery, Ala.
   "Respectfully referred to the Hon. Secretary of War. If the connection were made between the Rail Roads at Montgomery, a great savings to the Government in the item of drayage would result and much time would be gained in forwarding freights. I would recommend that Government aid be given to the Rail Road Companies interested and to the following extent, viz.
1st. The Government pay the difference of cost, if the work be done now (when labor and materials are unusually high) over what would be the probable cost after the close of the war.
2d. The Government to use its power to procure the two miles of iron, the rail road companies paying for the same at a proper appraisement. 
J. F. Gilmer
Col. of Engrs & Chf of Bureau

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