NA, QMR 1/1/1864

Dalton Geo., January 1, 1864
 
Relating to transportation & assessment of goods lost or damaged by RRs while in transit &c.
Maj J. S. Bransford
 
Referred to Maj Sims
By order QM Genl
Jany 3/64
 
Respectfully retd to QM Genl. The cattle lost from an opinion formed only on these papers should be paid by the RR Co. The wheat is seems will be paid for as also should 1 cask 500 empty sacks but these sacks which are tied up in bundles and secured only by a frail cord which after breaks in transportation should not be chargeable to the RR Co. If Govt officers ship so careless & then the correct number of packages are received & receipted for it is clear to me that the carrier should be held harmless.
F W Sims  Maj & QM
Jany 6/64
 
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