| Richmond |
| March 19th 1864 |
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| In relation to construction put by Col. L.
Smith on tern "govt rates" (in order of Sec of War that teams on
Piedmont RR should be furnished with forage at govt rates). Encloses
paper of Capt Roberson asking instructions as typical of forage for
Piedmont RR Co. |
| Lewis E. Harvie
{President, Piedmont RR} |
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| 17 March/64. Rates contemplated by order
were clearly schedule rates because furnishing a reasonable & rates ???
of cost. No reference was had at time to tithes, but if they have been
furnished under that order they must be regulated by like rates. J. A.
S. |
| 19 March/64. Retd to Capt Robertson,
Danville, Va, who will be governed by endorsement of Sec of War & will
furnish copy thereof to Capt Myers. WF Alexander Maj &c |
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| Entry in Quartermaster General's Letters
Received Register |