Report of the Chief of Engineers U.S. ArmyU.S. Government Printing Office, 1876 |
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Page 174
... crossing of the Adriatic has been completed in connection with the Austrians , between the Gargano and Dalmatia , and between Terra d'Otranto and Albania . They measured the bases of Naples , of Catania , 174 REPORT OF THE CHIEF OF ...
... crossing of the Adriatic has been completed in connection with the Austrians , between the Gargano and Dalmatia , and between Terra d'Otranto and Albania . They measured the bases of Naples , of Catania , 174 REPORT OF THE CHIEF OF ...
Page 175
... crossing the sea , touching the island of lonia . The longest side is Stromboli - Montea ; this is 120 kilometers . In spite of the exceptional condition of this triangulation the results of its comparison with that of Sicily were very ...
... crossing the sea , touching the island of lonia . The longest side is Stromboli - Montea ; this is 120 kilometers . In spite of the exceptional condition of this triangulation the results of its comparison with that of Sicily were very ...
Page 242
... Crossing , Ariz 83 Polaris 33 33 47.30 5332.8 12 36 19 Lieut . Tillman Lieut . Tillman .. e a Andromeda . a Corona . 1873 Pueblo Colorado , Ariz 68 Sun ..... Polaris 35 42 10.40 6400.9 14 31 16.3 Lieut . Hoxie . Lieut . Hoxie . & Pegasi ...
... Crossing , Ariz 83 Polaris 33 33 47.30 5332.8 12 36 19 Lieut . Tillman Lieut . Tillman .. e a Andromeda . a Corona . 1873 Pueblo Colorado , Ariz 68 Sun ..... Polaris 35 42 10.40 6400.9 14 31 16.3 Lieut . Hoxie . Lieut . Hoxie . & Pegasi ...
Page 245
... Peak 14055.9 feet . Colo . a Coronæ Bor . 1872 Skumpah , Utah . 67 a Polaris Capella Cygni 37 16 14.79 6142 , 1 Lieut . Marshall Lieut . Marshall 1871 Sunset Crossing , Ariz . , ( of 76 REPORT OF THE CHIEF OF ENGINEERS . 245.
... Peak 14055.9 feet . Colo . a Coronæ Bor . 1872 Skumpah , Utah . 67 a Polaris Capella Cygni 37 16 14.79 6142 , 1 Lieut . Marshall Lieut . Marshall 1871 Sunset Crossing , Ariz . , ( of 76 REPORT OF THE CHIEF OF ENGINEERS . 245.
Page 247
... Crossing , Ariz . , ( of 76 Colorado Chiquito . ) Polaris .... y Andromeda 34 59 41. 70 4891.5 1871 Sunset Tanks , Ariz . 76 34 54 34. 40 5797.2 Lieut . Lockwood .. Lieut . Lockwood Lieut . Lockwood .. Lieut . Lockwood . B Andromeda a ...
... Crossing , Ariz . , ( of 76 Colorado Chiquito . ) Polaris .... y Andromeda 34 59 41. 70 4891.5 1871 Sunset Tanks , Ariz . 76 34 54 34. 40 5797.2 Lieut . Lockwood .. Lieut . Lockwood Lieut . Lockwood .. Lieut . Lockwood . B Andromeda a ...
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Page 599 - Such regulations shall provide for the preservation, from injury or spoliation, of all timber, mineral deposits, natural curiosities, or wonders within said park, and their retention in their natural condition.
Page 698 - It is, of course, impossible to give you any definite instructions in regard to this movement, and were it not impossible to do so, the Department Commander places too much confidence in your zeal, energy, and ability to wish to impose upon you precise orders which might hamper your action when nearly in contact with the enemy.
Page 287 - That whenever by priority of possession rights to the use of water for mining, agricultural, manufacturing, or other purposes have vested and accrued and the same are recognized and acknowledged by the local customs, laws, and the decisions of courts, the possessors and owners of such vested rights shall be maintained and protected in the same...
Page 698 - The Department Commander desires that on your way up the Rosebud you should thoroughly examine the upper part of Tulloch's Creek...
Page 599 - Gardiner's rivers; thence east to the place of beginning is hereby reserved and withdrawn from settlement, occupancy, or sale under the laws of the United States and dedicated and set apart as a public park or pleasuring ground for the benefit and enjoyment of the people...
Page 698 - ... you precise orders which might hamper your action when nearly in contact with the enemy. He will, however, indicate to you his own views of what your action should be, and he desires that you should conform to them unless you shall see sufficient reason for departing from them.
Page 698 - Gibbon is now in motion for the mouth of the Big Horn. As soon as it reaches that point it will cross the Yellowstone and move up at least as far as the forks of the Big and Little Horns.
Page 599 - Yellowstone lake ; thence south along said meridian to the parallel of latitude passing ten miles south of the most southern point of Yellowstone lake ; thence west along said parallel to the meridian passing fifteen miles west of the most western point of Madison lake ; thence north along said meridian to the latitude of the junction of the Yellowstone and Gardiner's rivers ; thence east to the place of beginning...
Page 599 - He shall provide against the wanton destruction of the fish and game found within said park, and against their capture or destruction for the purposes of merchandise or profit.
Page 698 - Gibbon's column with information of the result of your examination. The lower part of this creek will be examined by a detachment from Colonel Gibbon's command. The supply steamer will be pushed up the Big Horn as far as the forks if the river is found to be navigable for that distance...