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meteorological and trigonometrical surveys of the adjacent region, as far as circumstances will admit. Mr. Anassof has promised me the aid of the Russian authorities which will greatly facilitate the work.
  
I have taken the liberty of making this communication that the operations of the Scientific Corps should be clearly and definitely be understood, & I would request that it be kept as private as the interests of the service will allow.
   
I remain very respectfully
       
Wm H Dall
    
Asst Surg & Actg Director Genl
     W.U.Tel Co

Mr G.H. Mumford
Director W.U.Tel.Co.