Joint Resolution Concerning Iron Foundries in the State of Texas. |
Joint Resolution Concerning Iron Foundries in the State of Texas.
Whereas, There is in the counties of Marion and Cass, in this State, an inexhaustible supply of iron ore; and, whereas, foundries are at this time in successful operation in said localities, fostered by the enterprise of the citizens of Texas; therefore,
1. Be it resolved by the Legislature of the Slate of Texas. That the government of the Confederate States of America is hereby respectfully invited to consider the propriety and importance of establishing in said localities a foundry and manufactory for the manufacture of ordnance and arms for the Confederate States.
2. That the Governor is hereby requested to cause a copy of this joint resolution to be transmitted to the delegates of this State in the Congress of the Confederate States, to be by them laid before the government of said Confederate States; and that this joint resolution take effect and be in force from and after its passage.
Approved April 8. 1861.
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