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Joint Resolution relative to the completion of the
Pensacola & Georgia Railroad to the Apalachicola river |
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| Whereas, the early completion of the
Pensacola & Georgia Railroad to the Apalachicola river, thereby
bringing into immediate connection the different portions of the
country comprehended in the district over which the command of
Brigadier General Cobb extends, is, in the opinion of this General
Assembly, a military necessity, which should not be overlooked by the
State and Confederate Government: And, whereas, the completion of said
Road to the Apalachicola river will not only greatly facilitate the
efforts of the Commanding General defending the country assigned to
his command, but will likewise aid in the defence of East Florida, by
furnishing the means for the speedy transmission of supplies which may
be drawn from upper Georgia, or through Columbus in this State, and
will likewise afford an easy means to transfer to points in other
States the abundant produce of our State, so needful for the support
of our armies; therefore, |
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Be it resolved by the Senate and House of
Representatives of the State of Florida in General Assembly convened,
That the Governor be and he is hereby authorized and requested to urge
upon the Confederate Government the great importance of completing, at
an early day, the Pensacola & Georgia Railroad to Apalachicola
River, and to obtain any aid the Confederate Government may be enabled
to render in procuring the iron rail, or otherwise with a view to the
speedy accomplishment of so important an object: Provided, that
in the construction of said railroad, none of the iron shall be
removed on any of the railroads now completed in the State of Florida.
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Passed by the Senate December 12, 1862. Passed by the House of
Representatives December 13, 1862. Approved by the Governor December
15, 1862.
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