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of the report that ancient workings and furnaces existed in that vicinity. Nothing of interest was discovered. 

By the end of August, exploration of the concession north of Wedj was complete except for an area surrounding Wedj which had been examined by S. C. Bullock and his Unit. This area, however, was crossed at random by many aerial flights. But in order to reassure ourselves that no igneous areas were included within the sand-stone area previously eliminated, on August 25, we made a long flight (Flight No. 55) at the highest altitude possible over that area. As shown on the general map, this flight divided the area roughly into thirds. Since visibility was at least fifty miles on each side of the plane from the altitude at which we flew, and no signs of igneous were seen, it was assumed that this area was unbroken sedimentary and there fore of no interest. 

On August 29, T. P. Larken was taken on a flight over the prospects in the Midian district for the purpose of inspecting them from the air. Since he had previously been working among them on the ground, he said that the aerial view gave him a more comprehensive idea