D, M&B 3/1/1865

Macon, Geo. March 1st 1865
 
Maj. Eustis
A. A. G.
Macon, Ga.
 
Maj
   I have been instructed by Genl Beauregard through Maj. Myers Engr Corps to remove from the Macon & Brunswick Railroad the Iron Rails Chairs & spikes from Buzzard Roost to the Terminus (15 miles) for the purpose of completing the Railroad connection between Atlanta & Augusta {the Georgia RR}. I have served the notice of impressment on the President Judge Cochran & also seen him in person. He informs me that he will place every possible obstruction in the way to prevent the removal of the iron &c.
   I am satisfied that an injunction will immediately issue from some of the courts here to restrain the removal. Which will bring the Govt in direct contact with the Civil Authorities.
   The work cannot be commenced on a/c of high water at present but I presume the water will fall sufficient to allow me to commence in about one week. I have the force & tools necessary in camp near this place to commence the work at the earliest moment practicable.
   If the iron is not removed promptly all the work on the above connection from this side will have to stop as there is not sufficient material on hand to keep them employed more than one week longer -- thereby causing a delay of from six weeks to two months in making connection with Augusta.
   I know of no other available source from which to procure iron for the above purpose & am well acquainted with most of the Railroads in the State & in Alabama.
   The only business of importance done on the M&Brunswick Road is wood & lumber for this post, which could be as readily supplied from the South Western Road & at less cost to the Govt.
   I would respectfully ask if I will be supported in removing this material against any obstacles the company may place in the way, as I feel certain if the military power will not support me it will be useless to make any further arrangements for the removal & we might as well stop the work on the connection at once from this end.
Very Respectfully
Your obt Servot
D. H. Kenney
Genl. Apt. for Removal of RRd Iron

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