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Show 11 to the observatory constructed under the auspices of the survey, at Ogden, Utah. Several astronomical parties were remarkably fortunate in carrying out their observations at all points selected, which were twelve in number, making it notably an astronomical campaign of a single season, marked by the most successful results. The parties are again about to take the field to continue their labors in southern and southwestern Colorado, northern and northwestern New Mexico, and northwestern Arizona, The geographical area to be occupied is represented by Atlas rectangle No. 69, southwestern quarter of No. 61, western half of No. 70, and portions of N~ 08. The equipments and preparations, notwithstanding the late date of commencing the latter, are better than ever before, and the addition of a few new members to the organization hks established for each of the parties an efficient personnel. The number of applications by young men, graduates of the several scientific schools of the country, besides gentlemen of professional note, has been much greater than heretofore, and it is believed will increase from year to year. The following officers and civilian assistants have been connected with the survey during the season or portions thereof: First Lieut. E. L. Hoxie, Corps of Engineers, in charge of main field party No. 2, until the close of field operations; since that time in charge of the meteorological branch of office; Lieut. Wm. L. Marshall, Corps of Engineers, in charge of main field party No. 3, and of astronomical work in the office, and since March 24 in charge of topographical branch; Lieut. S. E. Tillman, Corps of Engineers, reported for duty upon the survey on the 29th of August, and from that date until the close of field operations was in charge of main party No. 1, and of topographical branch of the office until March 24, when he was relieved and ordered for duty upon the observations for the transit of Venus; Lieut. Philip M. Price, Corps of Engineers, reported for duty on the 27th of June, 1874. Second Lieut. A. H. Russell, Third United States Cavalry, was connected with the work during the year until February 4,1874, as acting assistant quartermaster, assistant commissary subsistence, and ordnance officer to the expedition. In addition to these duties he was in charge of a portion of main field party No. 1, during field operations, and afterward employed in the settlement of his accounts and reduction of his topographical work, until relieved. Lieut. H. R. Brinkerhoff, 15th United States Infantry, was detailed as escort officer to the expedition, in which capacity he served until July 5, 1873, when he was relieved by Second Lieut. L. H. Walker, Fifteenth United States Infantry, who in addition had charge of a small party in its operations from Fort Win-gate to Fort Tulerosa, New Mexico, until close of field operations. Acting Assistant Surgeon J. T. Rothrock, United States Army, was on duty with the survey during the entire season; Acting Assistant Surgeon H. C. Yarrow, United States Army, from January 31, 1874, and on the 3d of February was assigned to the charge of the natural- history branch of the survey, in addition to his other duties. Acting Assistant Surgeon C. G. Newberry, United States Army, reported for duty on the 7th ot May, 1873, in compliance with instructions of the Surgeon General United States Army, and continued with the work until January 31,1874, when he was relieved and his contract annulled. Hospital Steward Theodore V. Brown has been on duty with the survey daring the entire year until May 1st, when he was granted furlough for three months, with permission to go beyond the sea. In the astronomical branch of the survey Civilian Assistants Dr. F. Kampf, William W. Marryatt, J. H. Clark, Professor S. H. Safford, and |