NA, QMR 10/2/1861

Richmond Va
October 2nd 1861
 
Suggestions in regard to RR Transportation
E. Fontaine  President, Va. Central RR Co
 
Oct 3  Respy returned to Sec of War. The route to Kanawha from Lynchburg is by RRoad to Jacksons River Depot the present terminus of the Va. Central RR, the completion of the bridge over Jacksons River the road will be continued to within ten miles of Lewisburg, the rapidity of the current & rocky bottom does not admit the building of a common structure. Therefore it will be well that Jos R Anderson & Co be permitted to complete their contract with the Central RR for an iron bridge at the second crossing of the River four miles from the Depot. When the work on the bridge is commenced the laying of the track will also begin. I have directed an officer to examine the points of Bonsack & Salem on the Va & Tenn RR with a view of opening communication with the Kanawha, whereas supplies may be sent from Lynchburg when they cannot go by the present route.
 
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