 not to obstruct, impair, or injuriously modify the navigation of the river,' was prepared by myself, and with reference to the meaning attached to those words by the best authorities, and they were, I believe, used in the act with that understanding...  Report of the Chief of Engineers U.S. Army - Page 405by United States. Army. Corps of Engineers - 1869Full view - About this book
 | United States. War Department - 1869 - 674 pages
...proposed to be built between the cities of New York and Brooklyn, is herewith respectfully submitted to the Secretary of War. After an examination of them,...commission. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, AA HUMPHEEYS, Brigadier General and Chief of Engineers. Hon. JOHN A. EAWLINS, Secretary of War. [Indorsement.]... | |
 | United States. War Department - 1869 - 1252 pages
...soon as practicable. A copy ot the act of Congress directing the survey, &c., is herewith transmitted. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, AA HUMPHREYS, Brigadier General and Chief of Engineers, Major General of I'uluntctrs. Brevet Brigadier General MD M< \ t : - i M; . Major of Engineers, Neu>... | |
 | United States. Congress. House - United States - 1870 - 926 pages
...recommendation is 840,00(1. His views and recommendations are concurred in. The resolution is herewith returned. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, AA HUMPHREYS. Brigadier General and Chief of Engineers. Hon. WW BELKÎÎAP, Secretary of War. WASHINGTON, DC, March 11, 1870. GENERAL: In compliance with your directions... | |
 | United States. Congress. House - United States - 1870 - 972 pages
...ofthat officer, dated January 12 instant. The resolution above referred to is respectfully returned. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, AA HUMPHREYS, Brigadier General and Chief of Enginetrm Hon. WW BELKNAP, Secretary of War. [Extract.] UNITED STATES KNG INKER OFFICE, 8t. Paul, Minnesota,... | |
 | United States. War Department - 1870 - 648 pages
...The letter of the chairman of the Committee on Commerce, with its inclosures, is herewith returned. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, AA HUMPHREYS, Brigadier General and Chief of Engiiieers. Hon. WW BELKNAP, Secretary of War. APPENDIX N. UNITED STATES ENGINEER OFFICE, Louisville,... | |
 | United States. Congress. Senate - United States - 1870 - 786 pages
...papers will, it is hoped, supply the desired information; and the resolution is returned herewith. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, AA HUMPHREYS, Brigadier General and Chief of Engineer». Hon. WW BELKNAP, .Extract from the proceedings of a board of engineer» convened in puriu(ina:... | |
 | United States. Congress. Senate - United States - 1871 - 646 pages
...for such uses as at present. 'The evil threatened is one of great magnitude to the city of Vicksburg. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, AA HUMPHREYS,...• Brigadier General, and Chief of Engineers. Hon. War. W. BELKNAP, Secretary of War. OFFICE OF WESTERN RIVER IMPROVEMENTS, ¿?i. Louis, February 8, 1871.... | |
 | United States. Congress. House - United States - 1871 - 676 pages
...of this office. The resolution of the House of Representatives is herewith returned. I am. sir, verv respectfully, your obedient servant, AA HUMPHREYS, Brigadier General and Chief of Engineers. Hon. ЛУ. W. BELKNAP, ¡Secretary of War. APPENDIX D. Annttat report upon the improvement of St. Clair... | |
 | United States. War Department - 1871 - 1056 pages
...the plans now proposed will obstruct, impair, or injuriously modify the navigation of the river. Verv respectfully, your obedient servant, AA HUMPHREYS, Brigadier General and Chief of Engineers. Hon. WW BELKNAP, Secretary of War. The plan which requires the bridge to be built with two whole spans and... | |
 | United States. Congress. Senate - United States - 1871 - 1256 pages
...Salem in a few hours less time and to carry additional freight. The resolution is herewith returned. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, AA HUMPHREYS, Brigadier General and Chief of Engineers. The Honorable the SECRETARY OF WAR. SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA, December 12, 1870. GENERAL: In accordance... | |
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