| Head Qurs Department of S. C. & Geo &
Fla |
| Charleston S. C. January 22d 1863 |
| |
| President of Savannah & Charleston R. R.
{Charleston & Savannah RR} |
| Charleston |
| |
| Dear Sir, |
| I have to inquire whether you
have iron enough to complete your Bridge across the Ashley River and to
make the connection complete with the North Eastern Rail Road, and if
not please acquaint me with the amount of rails deficient. |
| Also when the work will be
completed if the iron is provided. |
| Respectfully |
| Your Obdt Servt |
| Thomas Jordan |
| Chief of Staff |