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Richmond Va Apl 29 64
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| Maj. C. M. ??te Q. M. |
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| Major, |
| I respectfully return the enclosed
transportation orders for wheat carried by the R{ichmond}.
& Danville R. R. Co. Where the loss does not exceed 2 or 3 % I do
not think the R. R. should be held responsible. In the transportation
of wheat there is always an inevitable loss owing to the drying of the
grain & the wastage in handling, which is almost unavoidable. This
pact has always been recognized by dealers in grain before the war. In
addition to this the quality of the material of which the bags are
made is very inferior, & frequently a considerable loss is made,
which was not be ascribed to any neglect or want of care, or
mismanagement on the part of the Rail Road. Whether this R. R. should
be held responsible regardless of these circumstances is a question to
be settled itself by the R. R. bureau. |
| Respy |
| P. A. Wellingford |
| Capt & AQM |
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