NA, C&S 1/1/1863

Charleston, Jan 1st, 1863

C. S. Government
To Charleston & Savannah R. R. Agent
    For use of an Engine, Passenger Coach, Stock & Box Cars ordered by Genl. Lee & Drayton and used by them & Genl Pemberton along the line of Road during the following months    
1861 27      
Nov 20 For use from 9th to 30th   22 days @ $75 per day 1650 00
Dec 31   "     "      "    for month      31  "      "              " 2325 00
1862        
Jany "   "     "       "           "           31   "     "               " 2325 00
Feb 28   "     "        "          "           28    "    "                " 2100 00
March 31   "     "        "          "           31    "    "                " 2325 00
Apr 30   "     "        "          "           30    "    "                " 2250 00
   

$

12,975 00

1862

       
Jany 15 By Cash from Quarter Master 1650 00
   

$

11,325 00
You will notice that they have settled for the first month's bill (Nov) but have not for the rest, assigning as a reason that the charge was too much & unreasonable
BDH

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