BEGINNING OF THE SECOND SESSION OF THE FORTY-FIRST CONGRESS. VOLUME II. WASHINGTON: GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE. 1869. REPORT OF THE CHIEF OF ENGINEERS OFFICE OF THE CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, GENERAL: I have the honor to present for the information of the General of the Army, in accordance with the instructions of the Secretary of War of the 23d instant, the following report of the duties devolving upon the Corps of Engineers for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1869 : OFFICERS OF THE CORPS OF ENGINEERS. The number of officers in the Corps of Engineers at the end of the year was one hundred and eleven on the active list, and six on the retired. In addition, the corps was aided by officers detailed from other arms of the service, and a number of civil engineers, geologists, &c., &c. Since the last report the corps has lost by death an able and distinguished officer, Major M. D. McAlester, brevet brigadier general United States Army. There has been one resignation during the year, and one officer has been retired. On June 30, 1869, the officers were distributed as follows: On duty in the office of the Chief of Engineers, including the Chief 6 7 On duty, construction of fortifications, and river and harbor improvements... 21 On duty in charge of public buildings, grounds, &c. 1 On duty, survey of the lakes. 6 On special duty 1 On leave of absence till date of resignation. 1 Awaiting orders . Detached on duty with generals commanding divisions, departments, &c. 1 22 Retired, off duty. 2 117 Total.... The officers detached were on duty as follows: Brigadier General Richard Delafield, brevet major general United States Army, and Colonel Hartman Bache, brevet brigadier general United States Army, members of Light-house Board... Major C. B. Comstock,brevet brigadier general United States Army, aide-de-camp to the General of the Army.... 2 1 |