| Office Opelika & Talladega R. R. Co. |
| Opelika Ala Sept 11th 1861 |
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| Hon Joseph E. Brown |
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| Dear Sir, |
| I wish to buy some iron for
this Road and learn that you have some old flange rail to dispose of.
Will you sell it for City of Columbus 7 per cent bonds, twenty years
to run. Will you also sell us an Engine for a like payment. |
| By answering ay your earliest
convenience you will much oblige |
| Yours very respectfully |
| Jno R Slaughter |
| Pres. |
| {This request would
have been sent to Gov. Brown as the Executive head of the Western
& Atlantic RR -- the State Road.} |
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