NA, W&P 10/20/1863

Staunton, Va.
Oct 20, 1863
 
Brig. Genl. A. R. Lawton
Qr. Mr. Genl.
Richmond Va
 
Genl.
   Enclosed you will find a claim presented me by the Winchester & Potomac R. R. Co. for settlement. I have the honor to present it for your instructions in the matter. From paper marked no 1, you will find a receipt from Capt. T. R. Sharp A. Q. M. for iron to the amt of $15005 50/100 on account of the wagonage of certain rails which were previously furnished the rail-road Co on contract, the cost of which wagonage was due from the Comp'y to the Gov't. For the payment of this wagonage the rails were taken, but from paper marked no. 2, you will perceive that the cost of wagonage amounted to less than $15005 50/100, leaving a balance of $6367 50/100 still due the Company. I respectfully request authority to pay said amount.
I am, Gen'l, with great respect
Yr. Obt. Servt.
Frank P. Clark
Capt & A. Q. M.
 
No. 1
Winchester Va Dec 26 61
Received of the Winchester & Potomac RRCo Three hundred & 11/100 tons of Rails @ 50$ per ton amounting to Fifteen Thousand & five 50/100 Dollars its assessed value on a/c of Wagonage of said Rails per order Col. A. C. Myers Quarter Master General.
Thos R Sharp
Capt & A. Q. M.
 
No. 2
Your receipt to me is Fourteen thousand three hundred & Sixty-eight (14,368) dollars, $12,000 being for the wagonage of Rails and $2,368 for wagonage of Cross-ties, Spikes, bolts etc.
I am yours etc
Thos R Sharp
Capt & A. Q. M.

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