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rials, the experience and experimental knowledge of Gen- 
eral Totten were of the highest value to the Board, and his _ 
careful application of the sciences were of the greatest im- 
portance to the Lighthouse System; and that in the large 
qualities of common sense in all the transactions of the 
Board, general as well as technical, and in his high sense of 
justice directing great mental power, the Board constantly 
felt.the support of General Totten as one to be relied upon 
for guidance in all difficult questions of administration. 
Resolved, That the affectionate qualities of General Tot- 
ten’s heart so endeared him to his colleagues, that in now 
expressing themselves in regard to his death, they are fully 
prepared to share to the utmost the deep grief of his family, 
to whom they offer their sincere condolence for the loss of 
one not to be replaced, but to be ever mourned as the true, 
devoted, and sincere friend. 
Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be transmitted 
to the family of General Totten, and to the Honorable Sec 
retary of War, and to the Honorable Secretary of the Treas 
ury. 
Resolved, That these proceedings be published in the 
Washington newspapers. ‘ 
