Letter from Jennie Reed to Thomas C. Durant, July 8, 1865

In this letter from July 8, 1865, Jennie Reed, wife of Samuel Reed, writes to Thomas C. Durant, Vice President of the Union Pacific Railroad, reminding him of the matter of money due to her husband for an increase in salary for the previous year's services. She states, "if you can give the subject your earliest attention I shall be truly obliged for the favor."

Joliet, Illinois.
July 8th, 1865.

Thom^s C. Durant Esqr.

Dear Sir,

Some weeks since I enclosed you a letter from Mr. Reed authorising [sic] you to send me the amt due him, from the increase of salary for last year's services, granted by the Union P.R.R. Co.. If you can give the subject your earliest attention I shall be truly obliged for the favor.

The last letter received from my husband was dated "May 29th Salt Lake City." If you have heard from him later, either by telegram or otherwise please to inform me.

Yours Very Respectfully
Mrs. Sam'l B. Reed.