Annual Reports of the War Department, Part 1U.S. Government Printing Office, 1876 |
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... less weight and power than those now in existence - and the safety of our commercial cities , navy - yards , and war depots required that the sea - coast defenses existing in 1865–66 should be materially strengthened by the enlargement ...
... less weight and power than those now in existence - and the safety of our commercial cities , navy - yards , and war depots required that the sea - coast defenses existing in 1865–66 should be materially strengthened by the enlargement ...
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... less , through the Rigolets , into Lake Pontchartrain , and to the wharves on the lake front of New Orleans . Projects for its modifi- cation , in accordance with the approved system , were approved in 1870 , and detailed estimates of ...
... less , through the Rigolets , into Lake Pontchartrain , and to the wharves on the lake front of New Orleans . Projects for its modifi- cation , in accordance with the approved system , were approved in 1870 , and detailed estimates of ...
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... less than 520 men should be kept ready for instant service , a number which is considerably less than the legal organization of the battalion , although larger than the force now authorized to be kept in service . For continuing the ...
... less than 520 men should be kept ready for instant service , a number which is considerably less than the legal organization of the battalion , although larger than the force now authorized to be kept in service . For continuing the ...
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... less than 100 feet , and through the upper part of the Middle Ground for a length of 800 feet and an average width of 125 feet ; the shoal near the draw - bridge , three miles below Machias , was also removed to the extent contem ...
... less than 100 feet , and through the upper part of the Middle Ground for a length of 800 feet and an average width of 125 feet ; the shoal near the draw - bridge , three miles below Machias , was also removed to the extent contem ...
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... less than 200 feet and a depth of 12 feet at low tide , ( 25 feet at high tide , ) in the lowest stages of the river , giving about 15 feet at low tide in its ordinary stages . B. In breaking up and removing all the sunken rocks down to ...
... less than 200 feet and a depth of 12 feet at low tide , ( 25 feet at high tide , ) in the lowest stages of the river , giving about 15 feet at low tide in its ordinary stages . B. In breaking up and removing all the sunken rocks down to ...
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00 Amount act approved August Amount appropriated Amount available July Amount estimated appropriated by act approved August 14 bank beach boats bowlders breakwater bridge built canal Cape Fear River cents channel Chief of Engineers chord commenced completion of existing Congress construction continued contract Core Sound Corps of Engineers Creek cubic yards dike distance dredging ending June 30 excavation existing project expended during fiscal expended in fiscal feet at mean feet deep feet wide fiscal year ending gabions gauge harbor high-water improvement inches Inlet Island jetty June 23 Lake ledge length Lieut locks low water lower Major Merrill mean low-water miles Mississippi River Money statement mouth navigation obstructions pier portion profitably expended reef removed repairs required for completion riprap rock Saint Saint Mary's River sand shoal shore Sound Steamer stone survey thousand dollars tide timber tion Total upper vessels Warwick Bar width
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Page 29 - No appropriation asked for next fiscal year. Batteries on Angel Island, San Francisco Harbor, California, in charge of Lieut. Col. CS Stewart, Corps of Engineers. — These three temporary earthworks, constructed during the late war, are essentially unserviceable. The platforms are decayed, and most of the carriages have been condemned.
Page 147 - ... and no bridge shall be commenced or built under this act until the location thereof and the plans and specifications for its construction shall have been submitted to and approved by the iSecretary of War; and any change...
Page 147 - And in case of any litigation arising from any obstruction or alleged obstruction to the free navigation of said river...
Page 23 - Pulaski, mouth of Savannah River, Georgia, in charge of Lieut. Col. QA Gillmore, Corps of Engineers. — This is the principal work for the defense of Savannah on the outer line of the system.
Page 16 - Corps of Engineers. — One of the great objects of this work is to prevent the occupation of the lower bay as an anchorage by an enemy's fleets.
Page 43 - Sea-wall on Point Allerton. — This wall was completed in May, 1874, together with a riprap apron-work for the protection of its foundation. Its total length is 1,202 feet. It is now in excellent condition in every respect, and fully answers the purpose intended.
Page 498 - The original project, as modified in 1883, provides for the excavation by dredging of a channel 100 feet wide and 12 feet deep at mean low water from the deep water above Red Bridge to the...
Page 143 - Proviso, locks, the Secretary of War shall take possession of and use the said lands, after having purchased the same, or, in case the said lands cannot be purchased for a reasonable price, then after having paid for the same, or secured the value thereof, which value may be ascertained in the mode provided by the laws of Oregon for the condemnation of lauds for public uses in that State.
Page 131 - ... approaches thereto, under and upon such terms and conditions as shall be prescribed by the Secretary of War, upon hearing the allegations and proofs of the parties, in case they shall not agree.
Page 437 - During the last week of May and the first week of June...