NOTE. 



The Principal of the Survey desires to state, that the publication of this Report has 

 been entirely under the direction of Mr. A. D. HAGEK. In consequence of the great 

 increase of the matter above the original estimate, the work has been a difficult one, and 

 demanded not only much labor, but rigid economy, and great pecuniary responsibility 

 and sacrifice. Yet, as the public will see, it has been carried through in excellent taste, 

 and compares most favorably with the style of analogous Reports in other States. The 

 citizens of Vermont are certainly much indebted to Mr. Hager for his faithful, judicious 

 and persevering efforts without which, these volumes never could have seen the light 

 in a form so satisfactory. 



It is but justice, also, to say, that Mr. Hager was fortunate in securing the services of 

 the Messrs. Goddard, of Claremont, for the printing. Had they not possessed unusual 

 skill in deciphering illegible manuscripts and correcting proofs, in some cases where from 

 distance or other causes they had not passed under the eye of the authors, errors would 

 have abounded where now we trust they are rare. And then the style of execution is 

 highly creditable to the Claremont Company. 



Equally fortunate was the selection of Mr. H. F. Walling, of New York, to execute 

 the Plates, and Mr. John Bruen the Wood Cuts. Higher wages would, indeed, have 

 enabled them to give them a higher finish ; but for the prices agreed on, we think the 

 execution highly satisfactory. 



