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Lieut. Thos. N. Bailey, Corps of Engineers, on duty at headquarters Department of the Missouri, reports the result of astronomical work for the longitude of Fort Dodge, Kans., and submits the latitude and individual results for the longitude of Gunnison, Colo.

The rapid construction of railroads and the progress of settlements have afforded much material for map corrections, which has been secured mainly through trial sheets, as explained in his report. New road distances and useful information derived from scout reports have been promptly circulated in his department.

Inspections and surveys have been made at Pagosa Springs, Colo., Fort Hays, Kans., and Fort Leavenworth, Kans.

He reports 785 maps made in his office during the year, and 660 issued. (See Appendix X X.)

Capt. Edward Maguire, Corps of Engineers, at headquarters Department of Dakota, reports that detailed plans, specifications, and estimates for water-works at Fort Assinaboine, Mont., were prepared by him. The routine work of his office consists of making tracings and photolithographic copies, and supplying such information and data as is called for by the department commander. The force was almost constantly employed under the direction of the quartermaster's department at Fort Snelling, Minn.

(See Appendix Y Y.)

Maj. W. A. Jones, Corps of Engineers, on duty at headquarters Military Division of the Pacific and Department of California, reports that operations have been directed to the following purposes:

The survey of military posts and reservations.

Surveys for public buildings and water supply.
The collection of geographical information.

The cartographic work connected with the foregoing.
The distribution of maps and geographical information.

The collection of information obtained by reconnaissances of troops in the field.

The following has also been accomplished:

Surveys.

Target range, Presidio of San Francisco, Cal.

Reservation, Fort Halleck, Nev.

Locating Presidio Observatory.
Rifle range at Angel Island, Cal.
Rifle range at Fort Point, Cal.

Water supply at Angel Island, Cal.

Astronomical.

Time determinations, with transit, at Presidio of San Francisco, Cal.. and telegraphic signal exchange for determining longitude of Colfax, Wash.

Examinations and reports.

Report in case of trespass and riparian rights at Fort Halleck, Nev. On the case anemometer.

On the relative evaporative efficiency, as compared with standardoak wood, of British and foreign coals in the San Francisco market.

On lumber used at rifle butts, Presidio of San Francisco, Cal. On the Allardt survey of the eastern boundary, Presidio Reservation. Experiments in reproducing maps and industrial designs by photography.

On extension of military reservation at Fort Thomas, Ariz.

On case of settlers' rights and reservation extension at Fort Lowell, Ariz.

Important improvements in the art of war.

On brick-burning on Presidio Reservation.

(See Appendix Z Z.)

Lieut. Carl F. Palfrey, Engineer officer at headquarters Department of Arizona, reports on surveys and reconnaissances made by him. (See Appendix A A A.)

Lieut. Thomas W. Symons, Engineer officer on duty with the commanding general Department of the Columbia, reports upon the work done by himself and assistants during the past year. He was engaged during a portion of the year in determining the latitude and longitude of points in Washington and Idaho Territories; in looking after the water supply of Fort Lapwai, and in resurveying the reservation for Fort Walla Walla. He also, at the request of Col. G. L. Gillespie, Corps of Engineers, and with the approval of the department commander, made an examination of Snake River from Lewiston to the mouth of the Salmon.

Lieutenant Symons made an examination of the country in the vicinity of Fort Colville, and Camp Spokane, and of other sections in the northern part of Washington Territory, and an examination of the Columbia. River with reference to its navigability and influence in military operations. The results as affecting the proper locations of military posts, was submitted in a report to the department commander.

The results obtained by the survey of the Upper Columbia, from the boundary line to the mouth of Snake River, and by the examinations, explorations, and surveys made in the neighboring country during the past four years, were deemed of sufficient importance by Lieutenant Symons to be made the subject of a special report, which has been made and submitted to Congress.

(See Appendix B B B.)

The maps prepared by these officers are in many cases the only ones that are available for the use of the War Department.

There is a great demand for them from citizens for use in the location of railroads, mines, and valuable lands.

The small appropriation asked for the next fiscal year is required for making surveys for the collection of data, and for the publication of maps required for military purposes.

ESTIMATE FOR AMOUNT REQUIRED FOR MILITARY SURVEYS AND RECONNAISSANCES IN MILITARY DIVISIONS AND DEPARTMENTS.

For military surveys, reconnaissances, and surveys of military reservations by the Engineer officers attached to the various headquarters of military divisions and departments, being an average of $5,000 for each of the nine military divisions and departments west of the Mississippi River, and $5,000 for publication of maps; total, $50,000.

OFFICE OF THE CHIEF OF ENGINEERS.

In the labors of the office the Chief of Engineers was assisted during the fiscal year ending June 30, 1882, by the following officers in charge of the several divisions:

FIRST AND SECOND DIVISIONS.-Fortifications, Battalion and Engineer Depot, Lands, Armaments, Personnel, &c., Maj. George H. Elliot. THIRD DIVISION.-River and Harbor Improvements, &c., Lieut. Col. John G. Parke.

FOURTH AND FIFTH DIVISIONS.-Property, Accounts, Estimates, Funds, Survey of the Lakes, Explorations, Maps, Instruments, &'c., Capt. Henry M. Adams.

Very respectfully, your obedient servant,

H. G. WRIGHT, Chief of Engineers, Brig. and Bot. Major-General.

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STATEMENT SHOWING THE RANK AND THE DUTIES OF OFFICERS OF THE CORPS OF ENGINEERS DURING THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1882.

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Horatio G. Wright...
Bet. Major General.

COLONELS.

Henry W. Benham
Brt. Major General.

John N. Macomb

Z. B. Tower
Brt. Major General.

In command of the Corps of Engineers and in charge of the Engineer Department. Charged with the supervision of such matters connected with construction of jetties and other works at South Pass, Mississippi River, as require the action of the Secretary of War. Member of Joint Commission to supervise the construction of the Washington National Monument. Member of Light-House Board. Directed by the President to coöperate with the authorities of the State of New York in examining and deciding upon exterior pier and bulkhead lines on Hudson River from State dam at Troy to the city of Hudson.

In charge of the construction of Forts Winthrop, Independence, and Warren; work on Long Island Head, and field works on the coast from Provincetown to Gloucester, Mass.; Forts Montgomery, Columbus, Wood, and Hamilton and additional batteries, Castle Williams, South Battery Governor's Island, Mortar Battery at Fort Hamilton, N. Y., and fort at Sandy Hook, N. J. Member of Board of Engineers for the examination of certain named officers with view to their promotion. Retired from active service June 30, 1882.

In charge of the construction of Forts Delaware, Del., and Mifflin, Pa., battery at Finn's Point, N. J., and work opposite Fort Delaware, Del. In charge of the improvement of the harbors at New Castle and Wilmington, Del., Chester, Pa., and at other places on the Delaware River and Bay; ice-harbor at Marcus Hook, Pa., and piers of ice-harbor at New Castle, Del., of the construction of piers at Lewes, Del. In charge of the improvement of the Salem and Rancocas rivers and Cohansey Creek, N. J.; Delaware, Christiana, Broadkiln, and St. Jones rivers, Duck and Mispillian creeks, Del., and Chester Creek, Schuylkill River, and Susquehanna River from Richard's Island up, Pa.; and Delaware River below Bridesburg, Pa., and between Bridesburg and Trenton, near Cherry Island Flats, and at Schooner Ledge. In charge of removal of obstructions from the harbor at the Delaware Breakwater. In charge of the examination or survey of Frankford Creek from its mouth in Delaware River to Frankford Avenue; Five-Mile Point, above Bridesburg; mouth of Mispillion, Murder Kiln, Newton and Mantua creeks, Maurice and Indian rivers, Del., and Salem and Cohansey rivers, and Absecom Inlet, N. J.; Delaware River, harbor at Delaware Breakwater, Delaware River below League Island, and ice-harbor at the head of Delaware Bay, near Morris Liston's or Reedy Island. Chairman of Commission Advisory to Board of Harbor Commissioners of Philadelphia. Retired from active service June 30, 1882.

President of the Board of Engineers. Member of Board of
Engineers on improvement of Charleston Harbor, S. C.;
of Board of Engineers on improvement of Pass Cavallo
Inlet, Aransas Pass and Bay, and entrance to Galveston
Harbor, Tex.; of Board of Engineers on improvement of
Savannah River and Harbor, Ga., and Member of Board

Statement showing rank and duties of officers of Corps of Engineers-Cont'd.

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COLONELS.

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John Newton..

But. Major General.

George Thom..

Brt. Brig. General.

William F. Raynolds...
Brt. Brig. General,

of Officers on inventions of heavy ordnance and projectiles, &c., in accordance with act of Congress approved March 3, 1881.

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Member of the Board of Engineers. In charge of the improvement of the Harbors at New York, Rondout, Port Chester, New Rochelle, Plattsburg, and of Echo Harbor, N. Y., and at Burlington and Swanton, Vt. In charge of the improvement of the Hudson, Harlem, and Ticonderoga Rivers, Flushing, Sheepshead, and Canarsie bays, East Chester and Newtown creeks, and Buttermilk Channel, channel in Gowanus Bay, and Sumpawaums Inlet, N. Y.; Shrewsbury, Rahway, Elizabeth, Manasquan, Passaic, South, and Raritan rivers, Raritan Bay and Woodbridge, Cheesequakes and Mattawan creeks, N. J.; Otter Creek, Vt.; and channel between Staten Island and New Jersey; and removal of obstructions in the East River, including Hell Gate. N. Y. In charge of survey of Harlem River and through Harlem Kilns to East River. charge of the manufacture and supply of mastic, and examination of Brooklyn Bridge, N. Y. In charge of the removal of the wreck of bark Samarang, near andy Hook, N. J. In charge of the examination or survey of Raritan Bay, N. J., harbor at Port Henry, and channel between North Hero and South Hero, Lake Champlain, New York Bay between Sandy Hook and Coney Island Point; and from point between Ellis Island and docks of New Jersey Central Railroad to point between Robbins' Reef Light, and Constable Hook, New York Bay. Member of Boards of Engineers on improvement of Charleston Harbor, S. C.; où improvement of Pass Cavallo Inlet, Aransas Pass and Bay, and entrance to Galveston Harbor, Tex.; on improvement of Savannah River and Harbor, Ga.; for the examination of officers for promotion in the Corps of Engineers; and of Court of Inquiry upon Lientenant Colonel Warren's conduct as Major General commanding the Fifth Army Corps at battle of Five Forks, Va., on April 1, 1865. Directed by the President to cooperate with the authorities of the State of New York in examining and deciding upon exterior pier and bulkhead lines on Hudson River from State dam at Troy to the city of Hudson.

In charge of the improvement of the harbors at Belfast, Portland, Rockland, Richmond (Kennebec River), Richmond's Island, Me., Portsmouth, N. H., Newburyport, Boston (including sea-walls on Point Allerton, Great Brewster Island, Lovells' Island, Long Island Head, Rainsford Island, and Deer Island, also channel leading to Nantasket Beach), Plymouth, Provincetown, and Seituate, Mass. In charge of the improvement of the Rivers Saint Croix (repairing breakwater near Calais), Cathance, Back (at "Gut" opposite Bath), and Kennebunk, Me., Lamprey and Exeter, N. H., Merrimac, Mystic, and Charles, Mass., Lubec Channel, Moose-a-bee Bar, Me, and of Lake Winnipiseogee, N. H. In charge of the examination or survey of harbor of Brunswick, on the Androscoggin River, Me., channel of Harrisecket River from Weston's Point to Freeport Landing in Freeport, Me.; Merrimac River from Lawrence, Mass., to Manchester, N. H.; and Lynn Harbor, Mass.

On detached service; Engineer 4th Lighthouse District.

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