Letter
J. F. Cummings to J. F. Cummings, February 12, 1864
i Richmond
i Richmond, February 12, 1864.
Maj. J. F. CuMMINGs: Have you made any contracts for the manufacturing of whisky? If so, upon what terms? Reply immediately by telegraph. By order of Commissary-General: S. B. FRENCH, Major and Commussary of Subsistence. {Inclosure No. 2.] ; ATLANTA, February 12, 1864. Maj. 8. B. FRENCH, Richmond, Va.: I have contracts for about 3,000 gallons whisky per month. Terms, five quarts whisky for bushel corn, and the excess to be furnished me at commissioners’ price. I estimate the cost not to exceed $4 per gallon, and all whisky distilled by my contractors to be turned over to the Government. I write by mail.
J. F. CUMMINGS,
Major and Commissary of Subsistence.
[Inclosure No. 3.]
[Inclosure No. 3.]
Editor's Notes
From: Operations in Missouri, Arkansas, Kansas, Indian Territory, 1861. Location: i Richmond. Summary: J. F. Cummings reports to Major S. B. French that he has secured contracts to produce 3,000 gallons of whisky monthly at specified exchange terms and government cost.
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The War of the Rebellion: Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies, Series I, Volume 3
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