NP, ASCY 6/7/1862

From the Southern Confederacy (Atlanta, Ga.)
 
June 7, 1862
 
Transportation of Dead Bodies
Macon, June 4, 1862
 
   After date, remains of deceased persons will only be carried on Passenger Trains of the Central, Macon & Western and South Western Railroads and branches, when enclosed in a metallic coffin and placed in a box filled with charcoal. Regular passenger fare must be pre-paid, and accompanied by a responsible person.
   Bodies will be taken by Freight Trains in wooden coffins, enclosed in a box filled with charcoal. Fare -- same as by Passenger Train -- must be pre-paid, and must be in charge of a responsible person.
   Soldiers dying in their country's service, will be carried on Freight Trains free, when in charge of an escort -- not otherwise.
   The warm weather now upon us, renders the above regulations absolutely imperative, and no deviation therefrom will be permitted by Agents or Conductors.
George W. Adams
Gen. Supt. C. R. R.
Alfred L. Tyler
Supt. M. & W. R. R.
Virgil Powers
Eng. and Supt. S. W. R. R.

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