"War Department, 

 Washington City, April 22, 1880. 

 Sir: I have the honor to transmit herewith a report of Capt. C. E. 

 Button, of the Ordnance Department, of explorations and studies in Utah, 

 prosecuted during the years 1875, 1876, and 1877, in connection with the 

 survey of J. W. Powell, under the Interior Department. 



In accordance with the wishes of Captain Dutton I respectfully 

 request that the report referred to may be published in connection with the 

 survey work of Major Powell. 



Very respectfully, your obedient servant, 



ALEXANDER EAMSEY, 



Secretary of War. 

 The Hon. Secretary op the Interior. 



[Indorsement.] 



Department of the Interior, 



April 23, 1880. 

 Respectfully referred to Maj. J. W. Powell. 



GEO. M. LOCKWOOD, 



Chief Clerk. 



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