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Petersburg March 12 1863 |
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E H Gill Esq {Superintendent, Richmond &
Petersburg RR} |
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Dear Sir, |
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The Atlantic Engine, one that was run on the corn train was
bought by Col. Fremont {Superintendent, Wilmington
& Weldon RR} and has been given up to him. |
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The Genl. Huger {Captured Baltimore &
Ohio RR #208} the other Engine of that train broke her wheel and
will not be out for sometime. |
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We have been running our Engine the McKensie on that train
from Richmond to Tarboro{, N. C.}, and she
is now laid up. |
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Under the circumstances we are left no alternative than to
call upon you to put on Engines from here to Richmond to haul those two
corn trains, and as they will not convey more than half the quantity
required for the government we shall be obliged to devote two other
Engines & trains from here to Weldon for the conveyance of the other
half and unload it here for you to transport. |
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Please give orders that the corn train shall be unloaded &
sent back without delay. otherwise the army cannot be fed. |
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Yours truly |
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C O Sanford {Superintendent, Petersburg RR} |