Annual Report (or Report) of the Secretary of War, Part 2U.S. Government Printing Office, 1873 |
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Page 62
... navigation of the rivers , yet differ in the means or processes by which this protection of the interests of navigation is to be secured . In some cases it is required that the location , plans , and specifications shall be submitted to ...
... navigation of the rivers , yet differ in the means or processes by which this protection of the interests of navigation is to be secured . In some cases it is required that the location , plans , and specifications shall be submitted to ...
Page 78
... navigation slight deflectors , or dams of rock and brush , could be so constructed as to concentrate the volume of water and increase the depth over the shoals from the present average of about 12 inches to about 2 feet , without too ...
... navigation slight deflectors , or dams of rock and brush , could be so constructed as to concentrate the volume of water and increase the depth over the shoals from the present average of about 12 inches to about 2 feet , without too ...
Page 94
... navigation and the " Ledge , " about five miles below . By act of Congress approved March 2 , 1867 , the sum of $ 15,000 was appro- priated for this work , with a proviso requiring the co - operation of the province of New Brunswick ...
... navigation and the " Ledge , " about five miles below . By act of Congress approved March 2 , 1867 , the sum of $ 15,000 was appro- priated for this work , with a proviso requiring the co - operation of the province of New Brunswick ...
Page 96
... navigation at Ellsworth , thereby opening a good and safe channel about 150 feet in width , with 3 to 4 feet of water at mean low water , ( or 15 feet at mean high water , ) in low stages of the river . 3. Placing a large wrought - iron ...
... navigation at Ellsworth , thereby opening a good and safe channel about 150 feet in width , with 3 to 4 feet of water at mean low water , ( or 15 feet at mean high water , ) in low stages of the river . 3. Placing a large wrought - iron ...
Page 98
... navigation in having straightened the channel , as well as in having greatly dimin- ished the velocity of its current . Amount available July 1 , 1872 , which was expended during the fiscal year ending June 30 , 1873 Amount required for ...
... navigation in having straightened the channel , as well as in having greatly dimin- ished the velocity of its current . Amount available July 1 , 1872 , which was expended during the fiscal year ending June 30 , 1873 Amount required for ...
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