LVA, TRED 10/14/1861

Tredegar Iron Works

Richmond Oct. 14, 1861
 
H. T. Peake Esqr
Supt S. C. RRd  {Superintendent, South Carolina RR}
Charleston S. C.
 
Dear Sir,
   We have a letter today from Mr. Carrington in regard to the freight on our old Rails. He informs us that the freight on the Ch & S. C. RRd {Charlotte & South Carolina RR} will be 2 1/2c per ton per mile and on the N. C. RR {North Carolina RR} 3 1/2c. he has written to Mr. Cameron asking a reduction in his rates. The distance from Columbia to Richmond by this route is about 467 miles and the freight at 3c would amount to near $14.
   Can't you get them forwarded by the other route at a less cost? We will be glad to have your advise and assistance in the matter and will await an answer to this before ordering them on.
Yours very truly
J. R. Anderson & Co.
F. T. Glasgow

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