In addition to the report on the lead region, I shall have in 

 my hands the reports of £ol. Whittlesey for 1858 and 1860 ; 

 these, however, are to be considered as reports of progress 

 upon work yet unfinished, and to complete in detail the inves- 

 tigations in the Lake Superior region, will require much more 

 time and means. 



I append herewith the descriptions of some new species of 

 fossils from the rocks of the lead region, which I am desirous 

 of having printed in advance of the final report upon that 

 part of the State. There are also some species from rocks of 

 the age of the Niagara group in the eastern part of the State, 

 which I wish to have printed as early as practicable. 



I shall be able to render an account of expenditures in the 

 survey, as soon as I shall receive the report and final account 

 of Mr. Whittlesey, and the account of Mr. Hale. 



Mr. Whitney has already been paid the full amount of his 

 contract, $2,500. Mr. Whittlesey hes received $1,000. I 

 have drawn on account of engraving maps, etc., $500. These 

 sums have been drawn from the unexpended or undrawn ap- 

 propriation for the Geological Survey, the expenditure of 

 which was directed at the last session of the Legislature. 



In everything pertaining to the completion of the work in 

 my charge, I have used my utmost endeavors to make the 

 most efficient progress that the limited means at my disposal 

 will permit, and to bring out the results in a satisfactory man- 

 ner. 



I have the honor to be 



Very respectfully, 



Your ob't servant, 



JAMES HALL, 

 State Geologist. 



