| Memphis & Charleston Rail Road Office |
| Memphis, March 15, 1861 |
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| Missr Bush & Lobdell |
| Wilmington |
| Del |
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| Gentlemen, |
| At your Earliest convenience please ship
us Via Savannah cars of the Central {of Georgia}
RR 30 pairs 33" double
plate wheels & axles (for Passenger service) specifications axles
& journals Enclosed {not found}. Forward to Central RR duplicate invoice &
B/L. If the Southern Tarriff goes into operation before the shipment
reaches Savannah it will be necessary for Invoice to be in the hands
of Consignee by giving dispatch to the order you may son as duty. You
will also please enclose to this office B/L & Invoice. Let
me hear from you on receipt of this obliga |
| Very Respectfully |
| W. J. Ross |
| Genl Supt |
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| {On the top of the letter} |
| Answd March 28, 61 |
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| {Endorsed on the bottom of the
letter} |
| Return this to Mr & Inia
answer it -- |
| The axles fwd pr
this and pr F H & Co an amt all fitted ars they s, ifmt they will
do of course pr this order. |
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