J. R. Anderson & Co. File, M346, p. 425, National Archives
Richmond July 4, 1862
Capt. Downes
Dear Sir
Did you order the Pig Metal from Charlotte that you informed the writer you had at that point? We need it very much, the Canal being closed we can get none down.
We also need the balance of the Scotch Pig – See our note of yesterday – also the Ingot Copper.
Very respectfully
J. R. Anderson & Co.