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Page 827 - That so much of the act of February 28, 1878, entitled "An act to authorize the coinage of the standard silver dollar and to restore its legal tender character...
Page 1451 - I have the honor to submit the following annual report of the operations of this office for fiscal year ending June 30, 1877. Congress having made no appropriation for surveys in military divisions and. departments, and no funds being available, my assistance...
Page 1106 - ... feet each. The abundant strength and stiffness of the present bridge, under any statical or moving loads that are likely to be placed upon it, are clearly shown by the investigations of the Board of Engineers, as detailed in its...
Page 1027 - Future appropriations for these works will, therefore, be expended in accordance with the plans and recommendations therein set forth. In adopting the recommendations of the Board, as to the propriety...
Page 1054 - ... breakers. The shores on both sides of the entrance are low and sandy, and there is no stone in the immediate vicinity. The only way, as it appears to the Board, in which a safe entrance could be obtained into this harbor would be by the construction of two parallel jetties of very heavy stone, about 500 yards apart, from the north and south spits at the entrance. If such jetties were built, the very large area of the inner bay would probably afford sufficient tidal prism to keep open a deep channel...
Page 937 - In consequence of the low prices at which we can do the work, we require no assistance from Canada, and it need not be delayed by waiting for co-operation from that source. This work is located in the collection-district of Detroit, Mich.; the nearest port of entry is Detroit, Mich., and the nearest light-house Mamajuda light.
Page 930 - Said custodian shall also have power to direct and regulate the stationing and anchoring of steam vessels and watercraft in said harbor, and the mooring thereof at the piers, breakwaters, docks, and wharves of said harbor, and the laying out and discharging of cargoes and ballast in said harbor, piers, breakwaters and docks; and it shall be the duty of said custodian to report to the.
Page 1054 - Uassler, drawing only 12 feet of water at the time, stating that he could not do so without running the risk of the vessel striking the bottom and her possible loss in the breakers. The shores on both sides of the entrance are low and sandy, and there is no stone in the immediate vicinity. The only way, as it appears to the Board, in which a safe entrance could be obtained into this harbor would be...
Page 1405 - Fort Elliott is beautifully situated on a high level between two of the heads of the Sweetwater, a branch of .the North Fork. An abundance of fine fresh water and a heavy grove of cottonwood led to its selection. Not far off are fine groves on several of the adjacent streams, which have been heavily drawn on for the construction of the post and for the necessary fuel.
Page 977 - Improvement. [Compiled from the annual report of the Chief of Engineers for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1916.] 1 Including Chelsea Creek.