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specimens suitable for such a collection, I will also, without ex¬ 
pense, see that such specimens are properly arranged and cred¬ 
ited. I would like to add also that there are but few things 
which the state can do to advance her mining interests more, 
than to provide a suitable place for such a museum, where her 
vast and varied mineral interests may be represented. 
It will be seen that a portion of the information embodied 
in this report has been obtained beyond the limits of the lead 
district, and at considerable expense as well as time. But as 
this was not provided for by the law under which I am work¬ 
ing, I have not charged the state with it. In fact, I have not 
charged the state with one dollar of expense during the sur¬ 
vey; and although I have devoted my time faithfully to this 
work, yet, inasmuch as a portion of this work was outside the 
limits of the law, (although essential to my report), I have 
charged the state with only a portion of the time spent during 
the past summer. 
With sincere thanks for your kindness and encouragement 
in this work, 
I remain your obedient servant, 
JOHN MURRISH, 
Commissioner of the Survey of the Lead District. 
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