Annual Reports of the War Department, Volume 2, Part 1U.S. Government Printing Office, 1891 |
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... Island , R. I. , Newport Harbor , R. I. , 57 ; harbor of refuge at Point Judith , R. I. , 58 ; harbor of refuge at Block Island , R. I. , 59 ; Pawcatuck River , R. I. and Conn . , harbor of refuge at Stonington , Conn . , 60 ; removing ...
... Island , R. I. , Newport Harbor , R. I. , 57 ; harbor of refuge at Point Judith , R. I. , 58 ; harbor of refuge at Block Island , R. I. , 59 ; Pawcatuck River , R. I. and Conn . , harbor of refuge at Stonington , Conn . , 60 ; removing ...
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... Island , R. I. , 718 ; Newport Harbor , R. I .. 71 ) ; harbor of refuge at Point Judith , R. I. , 722 ; harbor of refuge at Block Island , R. I. , 725 ; Pawcatuck River , R. 1. and Conn . , 726 ; harbor of refuge at Stonington , Conn ...
... Island , R. I. , 718 ; Newport Harbor , R. I .. 71 ) ; harbor of refuge at Point Judith , R. I. , 722 ; harbor of refuge at Block Island , R. I. , 725 ; Pawcatuck River , R. 1. and Conn . , 726 ; harbor of refuge at Stonington , Conn ...
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... Island , 21 miles distant by water from the Battery , New York City , is one of the principal recruiting stations of the Army . On the east side of the island was a bay into which garbage and refuse matter frequently drifted , becoming ...
... Island , 21 miles distant by water from the Battery , New York City , is one of the principal recruiting stations of the Army . On the east side of the island was a bay into which garbage and refuse matter frequently drifted , becoming ...
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... Island as a site for fortification , instead of Cryders Point . March 6. On expenses for the office of the Board for the year ending June 30 , 1892 . March 11. On project of First Lieut . O. M. Carter , Corps of Engi- neers , of October ...
... Island as a site for fortification , instead of Cryders Point . March 6. On expenses for the office of the Board for the year ending June 30 , 1892 . March 11. On project of First Lieut . O. M. Carter , Corps of Engi- neers , of October ...
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... Island and Rock Bridges , and at Little Curriers Shoal , so that the channel should have the following depths at ordinary high- water stages of the river : From the mouth to Deer Island Bridge ( 5 miles ) , 16 feet ; from Deer Island ...
... Island and Rock Bridges , and at Little Curriers Shoal , so that the channel should have the following depths at ordinary high- water stages of the river : From the mouth to Deer Island Bridge ( 5 miles ) , 16 feet ; from Deer Island ...
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100 feet wide 12 feet 1893 Submitted act approved September act of September amount covered Amount estimated amount expended Appendix appropriated by act approved September 19 August 11 balance available balance unexpended balance unexpended July breakwater bridge Chief of Engineers commenced completion of existing compliance with requirements construction Corps of Engineers covered by uncompleted Creek cubic yards deep at mean dike Division Engineer dredging ending June 30 entrance estimated cost expended during fiscal expended in fiscal feet deep feet long fiscal year ending fiscal year July harbor acts harbor lines House Ex jetty Lieut Long Island Sound low-water mean low water miles mouth navigation obstructions outstanding liabilities piers Point profitably expended removal repairs required for completion requirements of sections riprap river and harbor Rock Secretary Secretary of War shoals shore snags Submitted in compliance survey tons uncompleted contracts vessels wharf width Willets Point worthy of improvement
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Page 484 - That any bridge constructed under this Act and according to its limitations shall be a lawful structure, and shall be recognized and known as a post route, upon which also no higher charge shall be made for the transmission over the same of the mails, the troops, and the munitions of war of the United States, than the rate per mile paid for their transportation over the railroads or public highways leading to said bridge; and the United States shall have the right of way for postal telegraph purposes...
Page 425 - If the persons, corporation, or association owning or controlling any railroad or other bridge shall, after receiving notice to that effect, as hereinbefore required, from the Secretary of War, and within the time prescribed by him...
Page 9 - Ohio shall have ceded to the United States exclusive jurisdiction over the same, during the time the United States shall be or remain the owner thereof, for all purposes except the administration of the criminal laws of said State and the service of civil process therein.
Page 502 - ... accurately showing the bed of the stream, the location of any other bridge or bridges, and shall furnish such other information as may be required for a full and satisfactory understanding of the subject; and until the said...
Page xxi - For protection, preservation, and repair of fortifications for which there may be no special appropriation available...
Page 413 - An Act to prevent obstructive and injurious deposits within the harbor and adjacent waters of New York City, by dumping or otherwise, and to punish and prevent such offenses," as amended by section three of the river and harbor Act of August eighteenth, eighteen hundred and ninety-four.
Page 475 - ... to be sufficiently in detail to enable the Secretary of War to judge of the proper location of said bridge, and shall furnish such other information as may be required for the t'ulraud satisfactory understanding of the subject.
Page 495 - Provided further, That nothing in this act shall be so construed as to repeal or modify any of the provisions of law now existing in reference to the protection of the navigation of rivers, or to exempt this bridge from the operation of the same.SEC.
Page 505 - Provided, That no portion of this appropriation shall be expended to repair or build levees for the purpose of reclaiming lands or preventing injury to Lands or private property by overflows: Provided, however.
Page 502 - War ; and in case of any litigation arising from any obstruction or alleged obstruction to navigation created by the construction of any bridge under this Act.