NP, RD 2/18C/1862

From the Richmond Dispatch
 
February 18, 1862
 
Wanted
   Immediately, 10,000 Sills, Delivered on the line of the road between Richmond and Aquia Creek. Dimensions: 8 feet long, 9 inches diameter at small end and, smoothly hewn to a thickness of 5 inches, clear of any defect calculated to impair strength. No sills will be received under size.
   Terms -- For white or post oak, 40 cents each, cash, or 45 cents 6 months; for red or chestnut oak 33 cents each, cash, or 35 cents 6 months.
   For further information, apply to Section Masters, on line of road, or to
Wm. N. Bragg, Sup't Road
Office R. F. & P. R. R. Co.  {Richmond, Fredericksburg & Potomac RR}
Richmond, Jan. 3, 1862

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