NA, C&S 7/30/1863

Charleston July 30, 1863
 
Maj. E. H. Echols
To Charleston & Savh R R Co
  

For transportation of Logs &c used in harbor defences

July 3 10 Cars Logs & 1 for men
       8   8                    "
     15 10                    "
    20   6                    "
    23 10                    "
   27 10                    "
   29   8                    "
62                     7 = 69 Cars estimated 12 000# pr car 
                                                          828,000 lbs @ 25c                           $2070.00
13 & 17   18 Cars used in hauling timber from upper yard to the end
                                                                         of the wharf @ $5.00 pr car    90.00
                                                                                                                   $2,160.00
 
   I certify that the above transportation has been furnished
James Coates
 
   I certify that above number of cars were furnished for transportation of timber for this Dept The rate of charges to be ??? by the Q. M. Dept. which pays the bill, at government rates.
E H Echols
Maj & Chf Eng So Ca

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