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E., and Prof. Ad. F. Bandelier, of Xew Mexico; Governor E. A. Steven- 

 son and Hon. Milton Kelly, of Idaho; \Y. L. DeLacy, C. E., Hon. Gran- 

 ville Stuart and Prof. O. 0. Mortson, of Montana; Franklin O. Sawin, 

 C. E., Hon. M. N. Grant and Frank Bond, esq., of Wyoming. Many 

 others, Avho most generously and efliciently aided mo in thi.s behalf, can 

 not here be mentioned by name. 



In conclusion, permit me to sa^^ that this work has been one in which 

 I have taken great pleasure, and though not unmindful of its imperfec- 

 tions and deficiencies, I trust it will in fair measure meet your expecta- 

 tions and be of service to the general public. 



I remain, very respectfully, your obedient servant, 



Edgar T. Eis^siaN, 

 Sjgecial Agent of Department of Agriculture, 



Hon. Norman J. Colman, 



Commissioner of Agriculture^ WasJiingtonj D. C. 



