Resolution signed by President Garland
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Resolution signed by President Garland
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1861
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"We, the Committe appointed by an assembly of sixty-two members of the Alabama Corps of Cadets, convened in the Erosophie Hall, on the 27th of April, 1861, for the purpose of determining what course of action is best for them to pursue the present condition of the University, and our country, beg leave to report the following
PREAMBLE AND RESOLUTIONS.
Whereas, in consequence of the call of Abraham Lincoln, the President of the United States, for 75,000 additional troops, for the purpose of subduing the seceded States, and coercing them back into the Union, His Excellency, A. B. Morre, Governer of the State of Alabaam, has issued a call upon the State for an addition of five thousand troops;
Whereas, in response to this call, volunteer compaines are being formed throughout the State, to fight the battles of the country;
Whereas, some of these compaines have already called on members of the Alabama Coprs to join them and aid them in preparing for the coming contest;
Whereas, we believe it to be the duty of every good and loyal citizen, whether young or old, to render to his country the best service in his power, and that nothing is so well calculated to strike terror to the hearts of our enemies and check the stream of frateraul blood by shorterning the continuance of war;
Whereas, our brothers and our fathers are leaving their homes and their families to repel the invader from our country, and we cannot remain satisfied in this CENTRE OF SAFETY, while our fathers and friends stands upon the battle-field, and our brothers and sisters, between and us and danger;
Whereas by leaving our present position and entering the ranks of our country, we make a less sacrifice that do those who are leaving their farms and their firesides;
Whereas, in consequence of the exiciting state of affairs in our country, we find it impossible to pursue our collegiate studies with the degree of success which would justify our remaining at the Univeristy;
Whereas, the grand object of our residence at the University is to acquire military discipline and skill, and this acquisition is at present of the highest importance to us and our country;
Whereas, we believe that this acquisition may be made with greater success in the actual service than by remaining at the University, desitute as we are at present, of the means of perfecting ourselves in the use of artitlery, a most..."
