| Richmond |
| March 11th 1862 |
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| In case of pressing emergency, the Road
will be unable to meet the demand upon it, unless government will supply
specified needs in the way of preparation & that immediately, at
estimated cost to govt. of $7400 Estimates attached. |
| E. Fontaine Presdt Va Centl R Road |
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| Q M Genl Office Mar 12th '62 |
| I respectfully report that the amount
requested by the Central R. R. Co $7400 should be advanced by
Government, to be repaid by transportation, by that Road of public
freight &c |
| Respy A. C. Meyers Q M Genl. |
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| Entry in Quartermaster General's Letters
Received Register |