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Office of the Manchester Cotton & Wool Manufacturing Company
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| Richmond, Jany 13, 1864 |
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| Maj. W. G. Ferguson QMr |
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| Dear Sir, |
| As a contractor with your
department I have always felt it my duty to buy as low as possible all
the necessary supplies to run our mills and owing to the exorbitant
price demanded for cotton in Petersburg and other near points, say
from 140 to 160, I made a purchase of 200 bales in North Carolina at
$100 which is now at Charlotte N. C. I have not been able to get it
brought on and I address you for the purpose, if possible, of getting
the Gov't to give me transportation for it, otherwise I shall be
forced to buy cotton at the prices demanded near home and of course
cause a corresponding high price for the goods. Under the existing law
allowing us a percentage on the cost of production, you are aware it
is to our advantage to pay the higher price for cotton, but of course
this I would not do unless forced by necessity. I hope therefore in
justice to the Govt that you will endeavor to procure the
transportation of this cotton for us. |
| Very Respy Yr obt svt |
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W. H. Powers Agt
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Manchester C&W M Co
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