NA, RRB 1/4/1864

Office Mobile & Grt {Great} Northern RR
Mobile Ala January 4th 1864
 
Honl Secy War
Richmond Va.
 
Sir,
   Mr J. C. Berry has held an important & prominent position in the Transportation Dept of this city since 1861; & I may say organized the Dept at this point: The business of his office has been conducted with great promptness. So far as our connection with him extends: and he has used every effort to harmonise the Govt & Rail road interest: The appointment of Mr Berry to the permanent charge of this officer will give general satisfaction and save the Govt the embarrassment incident to a change:
Very respectfully
G. Jordan Jr
Chief Engineer & Supt
M&GN RR

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