Western and Atlantic Railroad - Master of Transportation - Correspondence, Incoming Correspondence

Series

Identifier: 018-09-036

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

This series consists of the unbound incoming correspondence addressed to the Master of Transportation. Dealing with questions of both passengers and freight, but particularly freight, the letters involve the: (1) logistics of distributing freight cars to shippers, (2) claims for loss, (3) damage or overcharge exceptions, (4) refunds from other railroads, and (5) special ticket rates for excursions, fairs and conventions.

Dates

Created: 1866-1883

Creator

Western & Atlantic Railroad (Organization)

Conditions Governing Access

Unrestricted

Extent

0.10 Cubic Feet

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Arrangement Note

The correspondence is arranged in a rough chronological order.

Record Groups

- 018. Western & Atlantic Railroad
- 018/09. Master Of Transportation

Finding Aid & Administrative Information

Title: Western and Atlantic Railroad - Master of Transportation - Correspondence, Incoming Correspondence
Author: Georgia Archives
Description rules: Local
Language of description: English
Script of description: Latin