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Letter to R. Malcolm Fortson from H. H. Buckman. ( 1959-01-06 )
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Letter to R. Malcolm Fortson from H. H. Buckman. ( 1959-01-06 )
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Legislative Papers, 1950-1960. Cross-Florida Barge Canal 1950-1960. (Farris Bryant Papers)
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Bryant, Farris, 1914- ( LCSH )
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United States. Congress. Senate -- Elections, 1970 ( LCSH )
Segregation -- Florida -- St. Augustine ( LCSH )
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January 6. 1959

Rear Admiral R. Malcolm Fortson (Ret.). Managing Director
The Ship Canal Authority of the State of Florida

720 Florida Title Building

Jacksonyille, Florida

Dear Admiral Fortson:

In response to your request I have examined the Preliminary
Analysis." purporting to be made by a committee of the Association of
American Rail roads which deals with the recently completed economic re~study
of the Cross-Florida Barge Canal project carried out by the Chief of Army
Engineers.

The individual railroads affirmatively supporting this "analysis"
are not named therein. The address of the subcommittee sponsoring it and the
first paragraph of Appendix B indicate that the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad is
taking an active part in this opposition to the Cross-Florida Barge Canal.

To an engineer. much of the data in this "analysis" is patently
immaterial, improperly related to the subject project. or inapplicable. and
does not appear to merit detailed discussion.

However. I think that some general comment is in order and will
be clarifying. l have. therefore, prepared the attached memorandum which
embodies my views with respect to the contents of the document in question and
which carries some observations which I trust will assist to an understanding of

the issues.

Sincerely.

/ In}...
511. H. Buckman
As Engineering Counsel
The Ship Canal Authority of the

State of Florida




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