Jul 9, 1868BoardMeeting
BoardGeneral Assembly
The General Assembly convened to address key issues such as internal improvements, particularly the construction of roads and railroads. Discussions centered on railroad financing, with a focus on the Alabama and Chattanooga railroads. The assembly also addressed education, with a focus on common school systems and the establishment of segregated schools. Additionally, the assembly discussed provisions for the deaf, dumb, and blind, including the operation of the Freedmen's Hospital. The assembly also addressed imprisonment for debt.