NA, G 9/19/1864

Georgia Rail Road

Augusta Sept 19 1864
 
Col. F. W. Sims
 
Sir,
   I am placed in a very unpleasant situation in regard to working for the Govt. 10 days ago Capt C C Lewis called on me for the use of a train to go to S. W. Ga for corn for the Govt. As only 15 cars could be ??? over the South Western Road, on account of difficulty of Grades &c and this Road could oblige something for expenses by bringing the balance of the load in Cotton from Macon, I sent the train. Tuesday Mr Johnson Agt for War Dept called on me for a train to carry Govt Cotton to Charleston, which I declined to do on the grounds that I should have to incur an outlay of $600 to $700. We are working now from money which we borrow.
   I have desired to make this communication to you, that my action may be understood in case that complaints are made against me.
   We have always been anxious to serve the Govt and still desire it, and regret that the Road should be forced into action detrimental to the Govt and desire to assure you that nothing but necessity compels me to do so.
Yours Respy
Geo. Yonge  Supt
for J J Lathrop

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