The consignor might, at least, have ventured to add a tentative and inquiring "Mac?"
But until the goods are resold they remain the consignor's and at his risk.
The goods so sent are known as a consignment, and the sender is the consignor.
The usual plan is to file alphabetically, under the name of the consignor, first grouping by railroads.
In no case, I believe, did the Confederate Government appear as the shipper or consignor.
If cranes or other loading appliances belonging to the Railway are used by consignor or Consignee, a charge of 3d.
It is therefore but just that the consignor and consignee should have the benefit of the reduced cost of such shipments.
