At that time, however, I was receiving (during several months) sixty dollars per month as New York State Agent,—the only pay I ever received. But that seemed different. The war was over.
The General then asked how far I wanted transportation. I replied that I lived in Brooklyn, but would take transportation as far as he would give it. But as I used it only to my home I still have the following form of transportation:
“Boston & Maine R. R.
This Order not Transferable.
D. No. 51978
Oct. 20, 1865.
Transport Miss Ada W. Smith
From Boston, Mass., to Portland, Me.
En Route from Washington to Augusta, Me.
Signature of officer issuing the order,
IRA G. PAYNE,
Capt. A. Q. M.
By order of the Quarter Master General,