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Report of the State Geologist on the mineral industries and geology of ...

Vermont. State Geologist

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REPORT

OF THE

STATE GEOLOGIST

ON THE

Mineral Industries of Vermont.

1899-1900.

GEORGE H. PERKINS, Ph. D.,

State Geologist

Professor of Geology, University of Vermont.

STANFORD LIBRAR

BURLINGTON:

FREE PRESS ASSOCIATION,

PUBLISHERS, PRINTERS AND BOOKBINDERS.

1900.

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To His Excellency, Edward C. Smith, Governor of Vermont :

SIR-In accordance with the provisions of Section 2, Act No. 7, 1896, I have the honor to present herewith my report as State Geologist for the years 1899 and 1900.

So far as was practicable with the very limited appropriation at my disposal, I have sought to perform the duties which the several Acts of the Legislature impose upon the Geologist.

I am glad to acknowledge the hearty encouragement and assistance which I have constantly received from you.

As Curator of the State Cabinet I have almost wholly rearranged the specimens and added many new species not previously represented. It is my hope that the changes made in the cabinet will make it more attractive and instructive to the many visitors who come to it. For a more detailed account of the work accomplished, I would respectfully refer to the following pages.

I may, however, add to what is given in the report that, in accordance with your suggestion, I have in course of my investigations of the rock formations of the State, been on the lookout for deposits that could furnish suitable material for macadamizing, or otherwise improving, the roads. I am not at present able to make a definite report upon this part of my work, but I hope to do so at a future time. In the meantime, I shall be glad to be of such assistance as may be within my power to any who wish advice in this matter. I am,

Very respectfully,"

sir,

GEORGE H. PERKINS,
State Geologist.

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