Letter from Samuel B. Reed to Wife and Family, January 28, 1870

In this January 28, 1870 letter, Samuel Reed writes to his wife and family describing his work balancing construction accounts for the Union Pacific Railroad. He states that he "shall get clear of the U.P.R.R. Co. with a clean record as far as money accounts go." Reed continues to wait on his personal account, however.

Boston, MA
January 28, 1870

For two days past I have been very busy with the accounts. Statements were received from New York which enabled us to balance all construction accounts, and in a few days I trust that I shall get clear of the U.P. R.R. Co. with a clean record as far as money accounts go. My individual account is still unsettled. Mr. Dillon appears to be my friend and I hope to get a fair settlement with him yet. I know that they want my services which I am willing to [?] settle all unsettled accounts, provided they will do what is just with me. I shall make no threats but quietly act, whatever comes, in such a way that they will understand.