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every attending circunastance will be favorable to the production of a 
better material, at a diminished cost. 
The amount of ore is inexhaustible, and it is quite accessible. Its 
value at the mine, after it is raised and dressed, varies from 4 to 6 dol- 
lars. The establishments for this manufacture are increasing. Though 
they are generally small, still they are profitable ; and could the forest 
at the v^^estern boundary of the county, become more accessible, it would 
be all that is required to give perpetuity to the present establishments, 
and also encourage many more, all of which could not fail of making 
this district one of the most flourishing in the State. 
The following account of the iron ores of Newcomb, was prepared 
by the request of the proprietors, and furnished in advance of the annual 
report. At the first view, it may appear that it contains matter too lo- 
cal to be admitted into the annual report. So it appeared to the writer 
at first, yet, after some reflection and examination, I saw and found 
that it all related to the resources in which there is a general interest. 
That which relates, for instance, to water-power, wood, &c. is impor- 
tant to be known, because the value of the mineral deposits depend 
greatly on their character and quantity. I have therefore retained the 
report in form and substance, as prepared for the proprietors of this 
section of the country. 1 have also retained the letter of your Excel- 
lency, addressed to me, at the time specified. 
To A. McIntyre, D. Henderson and A. Robertson, Esqs : 
Gentlemen : 
It gives me pleasure to inform you that his Excellency, Wm. H. 
Seward, has no objection to the publication of that portion of the geolo- 
gical report which relates to the iron ores of Newcomb, in advance of 
the full annual report to the Legislature, for February, 1 840. 
You will learn the liberality of Governor Seward's views on this sub- 
ject by the subjoined letter. 
Very respectfully yours, 
E. EMMONS. 
