This series contains governor's incoming and outgoing correspondence, and reports to the governor, concerning an early plan to construct a canal system in Georgia, and concerning the Western and Atlantic Railroad, established by the legislature in 1836. Also included are (1) the contract between Governor William Schley and Col. Stephen H. Long for the survey and construction of the railroad dated May 12, 1837; (2) Col. Long's first report to Governor Schley, July 1, 1837; (3) a report from Col. Long to Governor Gilmer, November 7, 1837; and (4) a report from Col. Long to the Western and Atlantic Railroad Commissioners dated January 18, 1838.