NA, N&NW 11/20/1861

Nashville Nov 20th 1861

Confederate States of America

Engr Dept for Fort Henry

 
   Bought of Nashville & NWestern RR Company {Nashville through Company lined out and replaced with} VK Stevenson
three bars RR Iron  =  73 1/2 ft = 1396 lbs $37.50
four fish bars, with bolts           =
Sixty RR spikes                        = 12.50
Transportation of above 1.00
$51.00
Recd pry
V. K. Stevenson
 
   I certify upon honour that the above bill is correct and the materials are necessary to the perfect construction of the bridge over the ditch surrounding the enclosed Fortification at Fort Henry upon the Tennessee River.
J A Haydon
Capt Engrs
 
The above materials were necessary for the draw bridge of For Henry. Major V. K. Stevenson, Quarter Master, will please to cause the account to be paid.
J. F. Gilmer
Maj. of Engineers & Chf Engr Western Department

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