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Show IV are in the hands of the printer, the manuscript of two others is nearly ready, and that of the remaining volumes is in an advanced stage of preparation. Four published sheets have been added to the topographical atlas, and others are completed and in course of construction. Proof- sheets of four of the maps of the geological atlas have been received, and four more sheets are ready for the engraver. So far as compatible with the main objects of the survey, to wit, the preparation of detailed topographical maps and an examination into the resources of the region surveyed, scientists, selected for their fitness to conduct investigations in geology, paleontology, mineralogy, zoology, and botauy, are attached fo the expeditions, with little increase in cost as compared with the information gained in these subjects. The topographical maps, which form the chief results of this surveyr furnish important information to the different branches of the military service, and other departments of the Government, and to th& public. Its regular progress without interruption is earnestly recommended. The amounts required to continue the survey are estimated by Lieutenant Wheeler as follows: For COD tinning the geographical explorations and surveys of the territory of the United States west of the 100th meridian $ 96,000- For preparing, engraving, and printing the plates and atlas- sheets accompanying the reports of the geographical explorations and surveys west of the 100th meridian 25,000- His annual report, with appendixes and estimates, is appended. ( See Appendix LL.) • • • • • • • • |
