Sloan, John D. Original resolution to protect South Carolina sea coast
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02278 Author/Creator: Sloan, John D. Place Written: [Columbia, South Carolina] Type: Manuscript document signed Date: 1861/01/10 Pagination: 1 p. + docket 26 x 20 cm Order a Copy
Document signed as members of the South Carolina House of Representatives. This is the original resolution requesting Pickens describe coastal defenses.
John D. Sloan
H.R.
In the House of Representatives
January 10th 1861
Resolved.
That his Excellency, the Governor, be requested to communicate to this House if not incompatible with the Public interest, what measures he has adopted for the security of our sea coast - except - that portion near Charleston, and what provisions he has made to prevent or oppose any hostile invasion of the same.
Resolved. that the House do agree to this Resolution.
By Order
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