Western and Atlantic Railroad - General Freight Agent - Loss, Damage, and Overcharge (Exceptions) Claims

Series

Identifier: 018-07-064

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

This series consists of unbound claims made against the Western & Atlantic by other carriers or shippers for losses, damages or overcharges. A typical claim shows the: shipper, carrier, origin, destination, date, description of freight, and money claimed. Included are vouchers, copies of way-bills and claim statements varying with each railroad. These were submitted to the General Freight Agent for approval for payment by the General Bookkeeper.

Dates

Created: 1866-1871

Creator

Western & Atlantic Railroad (Organization)

Conditions Governing Access

Unrestricted

Extent

1.00 Cubic Feet

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Arrangement Note

The records are arranged chronologically by different years or months in separate folders.

Record Groups

- 018. Western & Atlantic Railroad
- 018/07. General Freight Agent

Finding Aid & Administrative Information

Title: Western and Atlantic Railroad - General Freight Agent - Loss, Damage, and Overcharge (Exceptions) Claims
Author: Georgia Archives
Description rules: Local
Language of description: English
Script of description: Latin