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THE 
AMERICAN 
Biersraale 
JOURNAL OF SCIENCE, &c. 
GEOLOGY, MINERALOGY, TOPOGRAPHY, &c. 
REMARK. 
THE letter at the bottom of the page will explain the origin of this 
article. Although the communications of Dr. Hildreth to Mr. Atwater 
are dated in 1819, the information appears to be valuable and interest- 
‘fag. As it was drawn up in answer to certain queries relating to sub- 
jects of a miscellaneous nature, we shall not hesitate to separate the 
different topics as they happen to correspond with the general divisions 
of this Journal.—Ep. 
Arr [.—Facts* relating to certain parts of the state of Ohio. 
‘“Naturk of the soil, hills, valleys, plains, caverns, rocks, 
lakes, ponds, rivers, and streams; the quality of the water, 
*% Extract of a letter to the Editor, from Caleb Atwater, Esq. dated Cir- 
eleville, Aug. 4, 1825. 
Dear ons 
EVERAL years rang a be prion to collect information as to the 
early dittietndet of this s its geography, geology, natural history, 
&c., with the intention of publishing “ sagem on Ohio.” Cire —, 
entirely beyond my control prevented my publishing the w ak and 
rward you a small portion of ai cient: which I have collected. 
ave oth 
esting communications, on the same subjects, from gentlemen of science 
furnis 
prove satisfactory to your readers 
OL. X.—No. }. ! . 
