| Chattanooga, Tenn., September 17, 1862 |
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| Col. A. C. Myers |
| Quartermaster-General C. S. Army |
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| Colonel, |
| I send you with this special estimates
for funds to pay for rebuilding the bridge of the Nashville &
Chattanooga Railroad over the Tennessee River at Bridgeport. The
rebuilding of the bridge I regard as a military necessity, and I
have contracted to have it built by authority from the Secretary of
War. The most experienced and reliable bridge builders in Georgia
and Tennessee were invited to bid for the rebuilding of the bridge,
and the contract has been given to the lowest bidder. The contract
is regarded as the most favorable that could have been made for the
Government. If any explanation in regard to it is desired I am ready
to give it. It is desirable that the funds should be here in the
hands of the quartermaster, as by the terms of the contract 75 per
cent. of the material delivered and work done shall be paid monthly.
On completion of the whole work and final estimate payment is to be
made in full, including the 25 per cent. retained. |
| Sam. Jones |
| Major-General |
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