NA, SM 3/29A/1862

Southern {(of Mississippi)} Rail Road Company
President's Office
Vicksburg, March 29 1862
 
Maj. Robt B. Hurt
Military Supt of Roads
Jackson Tenn
 
Dear Sir,
   Your letter of March 24th is recd. The dispatch to which you refer of the 17th never came to hand. Our first communication from you was of {page torn} to which we promptly replied. I would suggest that should you have to dispatch to us again, you order the operator to ascertain if the telegram has reached its destination. Our experience has shown the necessity of this.
   I enclose to you the statement asked by you in relation to our length of road, turn outs &c. It has been prepared by Dr Emanuel our Vice President & may be relied on for accuracy. I also enclose you Daniel's Map of Mississippi, which is generally reliable & shows the location of our road with accuracy. I send also a Passenger & freight time tables printed; & a copy of our last Annual Report, {page torn} been prepared for general circulation. Nearly all of our stock is held by some 12 or 15 stockholders & this report was exclusively for them & our creditors.
   We contemplate a change of schedule of our passenger train. Will advise you when it takes place. There is no possibility of any material increase of our rolling stock, or of its decrease except from casualty.
   Calling your attention to the enclosed letter
I remain your obt servt
Wm. C. Smedes

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