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go from one end to the other, either in summer or in winter, to make any necessary repairs.

The country through the interior, especially across the [[?perenosse]], (portage,) as far as I could judge, is swampy, abounding in small lakes, springs, &c.  

I am unable to state anything definite regarding the sea coast from Norton Bay to Behring Straits, owing to its being unexplored by us.  I doubt not, however, that it is similar to the shores around Norton Bay;  trees sufficiently large sprinkling its shores.  The main course pursued in leaving Sound Golovine was North-West, and I am confident that the route through the interior is by far the shortest for telegraphic purposes.

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Regarding the exploration from Norton Bay east, through the Koyukuk country, and from thence to Nulato, as explored by Messrs Cotter & Dyer, I enclose Mr. Cotter's report to me for your perusal.  I also enclose a topographical view of the country, as well as could be taken showing the routes explored, and the passes through the mountains.  Also a Map or draught of the route taken by myself and Mr. O. de Bendeleben.  

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The first route explored by Messrs Cotter and Dyer shows a winding course;  and although practicable for telegraphic purposes;  yet it is a very long one.  On Mr. Cotter's leaving Nulato,