NA, N&C 12/31/1862

Confederate States of America
To Nashville & Chattanooga Rail Road Company
 
1862
For furnishing material, grading and laying track at Tennessee River in Sept. Oct. Nov. & Decr. 1862
 
Foreman 2 months @ $75 $  150 00
4491 1/4 Days work Laborers @ $1.50 2236 87
27 1/2   "         "           "         " 1.25 34 38
9   "         "           "          " 1.54 13 86
16   "         "  Carpenters   " 3.00 56 00
3   "         "           "           " 3.00 9 00
39   "         "           "           " 2.50 97 50
30   "         "           "           " *30.00 900 00
2440 Cross ties                      " 50 cts 1220 00
3660 lbs Rail Road Spikes     " 15 " 549 00
$   5266 64
* should be @ $3 per day
 
   I certify on honor that the above is a correct account of the expenses for material furnished and labor done, grading and laying track at Tennessee River in compliance with an order of Majr. Genl. Saml. Jones; and that the material furnished and work done were necessary for the transfer of locomotive Engines and cars, troops and supplies across said River.
Office N&C R. R. Co
Chattanooga Febry 2, 1863

R. C. Morris

Rail Engr

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