In consequence of the disableing
of 3 of our Locomotives. It will require
an increase in our mechanical force
to repair the damages done and which
must be done to performe the service our
winter Freight traffic will require. It is
difficult to secure the services of competent
mechanics. Incompetent men we do not
need. And what is going to work greater
hardship for us just now is the calling
of one of our very best men, J. Ashton, to
go on a mission to Indian Territory. We have
no one to fill his place, and unless he can
be honorably released, we will loose his
services, which will cripple our efforts in
doing the heavy repairs we have on hand very much
In consequence of the disabling
of 3 of our Locomotives. It will require
an increase in our mechanical force
to repair the damages done and which
must be done to performe the service our
winter Freight traffic will require. It is
difficult to secure the services of competent
mechanics. Incompetent men we do not
need. And what is going to work greater
hardship for us just now is the calling
of one of our very best men, J. Ashton, to
go on a mission to Indian Territory. We have
no one to fill his place, and unless he can
be honorably released, we will loose his
services, which will cripple our efforts in
doing the heavy repairs we have on hand very much