2 1 4 Correspondence on the further 



with bases of bare rock, of a dark red sandstone, in which were veins 

 of the coal, some specimens of which I send you. Having no im- 

 plements of any kind with me, I could only break off pieces exposed 

 to the atmosphere. I suppose therefore much better specimens could 

 have been procured by a little mining." 



The Durjmoo is probably the first stream that falls into the Ber- 

 hampootur, west of the Dihong. I have asked Dalton to give me a 

 little sketch of the place, and any further particulars he can recollect. 

 I will also try and get a boat sent up for further specimens. 



In going up the nullah, Dalton and Reid passed through some 

 scattered hamlets of Abors, who make a precarious living by selling 

 rough hewn oars to the Dooms. 



From Major F. Jenkins, Commissioner of Assam, to J. M'Clelland, 

 Secretary Coal Committee. Bated Gowhatty, 28th July, 1846. 



I have the honour to forward a copy of a letter from Lieut. Dalton, 

 of the 18th instant, reporting the discovery of some veins of coal 

 under the Abor hills, at a point nearly due north from Dibrooghur, 

 by himself and Captain Reid, of the Artillery Regiment. A copy of 

 a sketch map by Lieutenant Dalton accompanies — and I beg to 

 mention having sent some samples of the coal to your address by 

 dawk banghy. 



2nd. I shall be obliged by an opinion on the quality of the coal as 



early as convenient.* The locality seems most convenient, and should 



the coal appear of sufficient value, I would endeavour to have further 



researches made as to the number, and extent of the beds, early in 

 the cold weather. 



From Lieutenant E. T. Dalton, Junior Assistant to the Agent 

 Governor General, to Major F. Jenkins; Debrooghur, the \8th 

 July, 1846. 



The specimens of coal I had the honour of sending for your inspec- 

 tion some days ago, were found by me on the banks of a small river 

 called Durjmoo, to shew the position and course of which, and the 

 place where the coal was found, with relation to Debrooghur and the 

 * It is pitch coal, of a very superior description. — J. M. 



