| Waynesville Ga Jany 5th 1863 |
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Captain Jas. T. Stewart |
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A. Q. M. |
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Captain, |
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We the undersigned would most respectfully petition your
influence against the removing of the RR Iron from the track of
the B&A RR {Brunswick & Albany RR} from the
canal bridge to Waynesville. |
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for: it is a matter of absolute necessity "for the benefit
of the Government" that the Iron be allowed to remain from
Waynesville to the canal bridge. |
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If this iron is removed it will be impossible to furnish with Rations
the command & district of Cao D. L. Clinch stationed below canal bridge.
Hoping Capt we may have your hearty co-operation & assistance in this
important matter. |
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We Remain Sir |
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Yr most obt Svts |
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Jno. G. McKee |
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Capt & AQM |
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Henry R. Fort |
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Capt & A. Q. M. |
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George W. Long |
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Capt & A. C. S. |
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{on back of document} |
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I fully concur with the opinions herein expressed and earnestly request
that the Road be allowed to remain as it is. I have three Companys
dependent upon it. |
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Decatur ??h Lt Col |
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Comdg 3rd Battn Ga Cavy |
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Camp Wayne |
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Jany 7th 1863 |
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Head Qr Dist of Georgia |
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Savannah 14 Jany 1863 |
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I hope the Govt will be able to dispense with the iron referred to
within. Its removal would very greatly embarrass military operations
south of the Altamaha River. |
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H M Mercer |
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Brig Genl Comdg |
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Respectfully referred to the Hon. Secretary of the Navy, and commended
to his special attention. |
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JAS |
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Secy of War |
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Feb 3/63 |
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Without this iron the rolling must stop and all attempts to build iron
ships, & to complete several now wanting iron must fail. The character
of the Road has been thoroughly & carefully considered and its
importance to the military defences of the country, from canal bridge to
Waynesville some sixteen miles, has not been shown, whereas the iron is
of vital importance to the construction of ships. |
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S R Mallory |
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Sec Navy |