Typically, the form of the acceptances was:
Washington City, September 13, 1860
$15,000
Eight months after date pay to our own order, at the Bank of the Republic, New York City, fifteen thousand dollars, for value received, and charge to account of our transportation contract of the 12th day of April, 1860.
Hon. J. B. Floyd
Secretary of War
Accepted.
RUSSELL, MAJORS & WADDELL
War Department, September 18, 1860
John B. Floyd
Secretary of War