| C. S. Armory, Macon Ga. |
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March 19th 1864 |
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| Col. J. Gorgas |
| Chief of Ordnance |
| Richmond |
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| Colonel, |
| In designing the general arrangement of
this Armory I contemplated the introduction of a branch track or siding
from the line of the Macon & Western R. R. which passes in front of the
Armory buildings. I have delayed the execution of this part of the work,
in order that I might fully consider the subject, with a view to
deciding upon the best plan which could be suggested. I have arrived at
my conclusions on the subject, and beg leave now to respectfully submit
the tracing enclosed herewith which illustrates the designs I wish to
carry into effect in this connection. I propose the introduction of a
switch at a point indicated at A. on the plan and the laying of a track
from that point along side of the M&W R. R. track as far as the point
indicated at B. and the introduction of a second switch, in this branch
track at C. from which point the track will be continued back into the
Armory grounds in the manner indicated on the plan. From the point C.
into the Armory grounds a cutting of considerable depth will be
necessary but I will require the earth taken out of this cutting for
filling in the Armory grounds. |
| In order to carry into effect this
arrangement it will be necessary to acquire from the city of Macon by
purchase some additional land. Block 49 indicated by the letters B. C.
D. H. now belongs to the Govt. and Armory and in connexion with the
purchase of land for the branch track I propose to purchase the
additional land, included in the tract indicated by the letters A. C. E.
F. G. A. on the plan, and by this means enlarge the area of land on
which to locate Officers' Quarters, acquire the right of way for the
branch track; and establish better boundaries to the Govt. land. There
will then be two wide struts on two sides, and a deep cutting on the
third side. As the Govt land is now bounded and defined (Block 49)
parties may purchase the fractions adjoining of Blocks 50 & 52 and
establish thereon what might prove to be nuisances eventually. I think
it very desirable that steps should now be taken to prevent such a
contingency in the future, and as the right of way for the proposed
track must be acquired by purchase I strongly recommend the purchase at
the same time of the land adjoining Block 49, amounting in all to 5
25/100 acres, to be yet acquired. I have confered with the Mayor and
Council of Macon, and they have not only agreed to all my plans, but
offer to sell the desired land at the same price I paid for Block 49,
viz. $2000 per acre. I therefore respectfully request authority to
purchase the 5 25/100 Acres of land herein refered to and described at
the price of $2000 pr acre, and as I desire to avail myself of the earth
to be removed from the cutting for the track at once if possible, I
respectfully request an early consideration and decision upon the
subject. |
| I have the honor to be |
| Colonel |
| Respectfully Your Obdt Svt |
| Jas. H. Burton |
| Supt. |
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