Quote by Joshua A. Norton
Now, therefore, the Directors of the company are hereby ordered to see that precautions are taken to make travel on said railroad perfectly safe by using a screw with at least twenty-four inches diameter.
Summary
This quote is a directive aimed at the directors of a company to ensure the safety of travel on a railroad. It states that precautions must be taken by using a screw with a minimum diameter of twenty-four inches. The intention behind this directive is likely to emphasize the importance of implementing measures that ensure the safety and stability of the railroad, possibly referring to the use of larger screws to secure the tracks and prevent accidents or damage.