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Arr. XI.—Colorado River of the West.* 
England should at. this time be found fighting in the ranks of 
lost 
We quote that portion of the introduction which relates to 
the history of Colorado explorations and the organization of 
the expedition. 
“The Colorado of the West is the largest stream, with one exception, 
hat flows from our Territory into the Pacific Ocean. It has its sources 
Square miles, 
Very little has been known concerning this river. Two streams, Green 
and Grand rivers, which flow through Utah in a southerly direction, 
have been supposed to unite somewhere near the southern boundary of 
;* Report u sado River of the West; explored in 1857 and 1858 by 
Bw — — Corps of Topographical Engineers, under the direction 
of the office of Explorations and Surveys; A. A. Humrageys, Captain Topographi- 
ed ineers PF dane By order of Secretary of War. 364 pages 4to of text, 
With numerous engravings, 8 plates of fossils, 4 maps, two to 
Seological. 
