{From the minutes of the
Directors' Meeting of the North Carolina RR, October 6,
1861} |
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Co Shops, Oct 6th, 1861 |
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At a called meeting of the Board of
Directors held in the office of the Company. Present: |
Paul C. Cameron Prest |
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Giles Mebane |
DM Barringer |
John J Shaver |
W J Dortch |
Caleb Phifer |
Saml Hargrave |
Thos Webb |
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The President read to the
Board the resignation of Mr W R Richardson recently appointed Secretary,
which was accepted. |
The President informed the
Board of the urgent necessity of prompt action in the election of a
proper person to fill the vacancy and laid before them all the letters
he had received from applicants and all the testimonial accompanying
them; the Board proceeded to appoint by ballot a Secretary and John H.
Bryan Jr of Raleigh was declared duly elected. The President was
instructed to notify him of his appointment. |
Ordered: That the President
make such contract with the Southern Express Co as he shall deem best
for the interests of this Company. |
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Ordered: That hereafter the
rates of Transportation of persons on this Road shall be at the rate of
four cents per mile (4c) instead of (3 1/2c) Three and a half cents as
heretofore and that no proportional sums be charged between stations. |