| The Confederate States |
| To William Botts Free Negro |
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| 1862 |
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Dollars |
Cts |
| August 31 |
For services as brakeman from 1st
to 28th August both inclusive (28 days) at $1.25 per day |
$35 |
00 |
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$35 |
00 |
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| I certify that the above account is
correct and just; that the services were rendered as stated; and
that they were necessary for the public service. |
| Mason Morfit Capt & Asst Quartermaster |
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| Received at Richmond the 6th day of Sep
1862 of J. T. B. Dorsey Capt & Asst Quartermaster C. S. Army,
the sum of Thirty-five Dollars and --- Cents, in full of the above
account. |
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his |
| William X Botts |
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mark |
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| Witness Mason Morfit |
| Capt & AQM |