DR. No. of contract. measures are now being taken to construct a portage around the falls, thence by steamer to the head of navigation. But these water routes are but water routes, and although of great advantage, would necessarily be closed during the long winter months. A railroad from the south or east would, with its construction, find a ready and profitable market for the productions of the miner, farmer, and stock grower; streams of immigration and wealth would flow in upon our Territory, and the home of a new born enterprise would startle the world with its results. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, Hon. J. A. WILLIAMSON, Commissioner General Land Office. ANDREW J. SMITH, A.-Statement of condition of appropriation for survey of public lands in the Territory of Montana for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1876. 833 3 888 8 33 66 67 July 29 Aug. 3 68 10 To D. L. McFarland and F. E. 2, 591 08 68 Sept. 3 68 11 66 15 To W. W. De Lacy and D. E. 5,033 95 67 67 Oct. 67 66 67 Nov. 5 To G. A. Kellogg and E. B. 744 20 B.-Statement of "special deposits by individuals" for office work on mining claims in Montana for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1876. *Deposited with the First National Bank, Helena, Mont. |