Soldier's Ticket

Below is a sample of a "ticket" to cover the transportation any number of men (and their supplies) over a particular railroad. They were issued by a Quartermaster and were used as evidence of service performed when the month's bill was submitted to the Government for payment. Every road used its own form.

 

Soldier's Ticket

Montgomery, Ala.

{Date}

For {Number of men or name of man} Seats

Alabama & Florida Rail Road of Alabama

Montgomery to Pollard

{Signature of Authorizing Officer}
No. {Ticket Number} Maj. and A. Q. M

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