| Richmond Nov. 4, 1861 |
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| John ?. Friend Esq |
| Petersburg Va. |
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| Dear Sir, |
| Since our 30th net we have forwarded the
following lots Rails all for the Wilmington & Weldon Road. |
| 5th Boat |
| 152 |
Bars |
23' |
3496' |
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|
|
| 135 |
" |
21' |
2835' |
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|
|
| 13 |
" |
18" |
234' |
6565 ft |
2188 1/3 yds |
????? |
| 6th Boat |
| 69 |
Bars |
23' |
1587 |
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|
|
| 10 |
" |
18' |
180 |
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|
| 1 |
" |
19' |
19 |
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|
|
| 270 |
" |
21' |
5670 |
7456 ft |
2485 1/3 yd |
????? |
|
| Another Lighter is loading today. |
| Will you be so good as to {the
rest of the letter is unreadable, but has to do with collecting
charges from the railroads} |
| Very respectfully |
| J. R. Anderson & Co. |
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