NCRR, NC 7/18/1862

{From the minutes of the Directors' Meeting of the North Carolina RR, July 18, 1862}

 
Co Shops, July 18th 1862
 
   The Board met according to adjournment. Present:
Cameron Shaver
Hargrave Bellamy
Mebane Barringer
Webb Watson
Sumner  
 
   Mr Cameron was requested to take the Chair.
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   Dr Bellamy moved to proceed to election of Superintendent by ballot, which Mr Mebane was appointed to inspect. Mr. Webb stated that he was authorized by Mr Wilkes to withdraw his name, if any objection should be made to his reappointment, which was done. The Ballot resulted in favor of Mr Sumner 8 votes. Mr Shaver moved that the salary be placed at $4,000 -- Passed. Mr. Sumner asked time to consider and promised to return an answer in a few days.
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   The President was instructed to go to Richmond to procure the settlement of our claims against the Government.

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