| Confederate States Quartermaster Department |
| Railroad Bureau Richmond July 8, 1864 |
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| Brig. Genl. A. R. Lawton |
| Q. M. G. |
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| General, |
| It is necessary that the Richmond
Fredericksburg & Potomac Railroad be kept in the best state of
efficiency which in consequence of the damage to it by raids, and the
limited business now demanded of it by Governments, is impossible
without an advance on the rates of Govt. transportation. I have
therefore agreed with the President of the Co. that from the 1st May,
the tariff shall be (50%) fifty per cent advance upon that established
at Columbia on the 13th April last, and respectfully ask your approval
of the same. |
| I an General |
| Very Respectfully |
| Your Obt. Servt |
| F. W. Sims |
| LtCol. & Q. M. |
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| Approved |
| A. R. Lawton |
| Qr. Mr. Genl. |
| 7th July/64 |
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