Letter from Colin J. McRae in Richmond, Virginia, to President Jefferson Davis.
In the letter McRae encourages the president to establish an armory at Selma, a proposal he had unsuccessfully made to the Confederate government before: "I therefore take the liberty of again addressing you on the subject and to urge the absolute necessity of putting three or some other works...
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Alabama Department of Archives and History
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| Summary: | In the letter McRae encourages the president to establish an armory at Selma, a proposal he had unsuccessfully made to the Confederate government before: "I therefore take the liberty of again addressing you on the subject and to urge the absolute necessity of putting three or some other works in the interior of the Southern portion of the confederacy in operation immediately." He discusses the estimated cost of the project, encouraging quick action because "In a short time it may not be possible to make contracts or purchase property on any reasonable terms with the Govt paper." He also mentions that the existing Confederate foundries are at risk because of nearby battles. |
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