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Instructions to Engineers N.Y. Sept 19th 1863. Peter A. Dey Esq. Engineer Dr Sir You are hereby instructed to proceed to the Missouri River and examine four routes to the north bend of the Platte The first starting at or near the mouth of the Platte and following up the valley. The Second from Bellvue following up the west branch of Pappillion Creek and reaching the Platte by the most practicable route uniting with the first. The third starting from Omaha City and running as near west as practicable. The fourth from some point at or near the mouth of the Boyer River these four routes to make a common point, or reach some Township or Section line running north and south common to all. The surveys to particularly mark the character of streams crossed, and the material such as Timber, Gravel and stone that may be serviceable for construction. You will call on John. E. Henry Davenport
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Instructions to Engineers N.Y. Sept 19th 1863. Peter A. Dey Esq. Engineer Dr Sir You are hereby instructed to proceed to the Missouri River and examine four routes to the north bend of the Platte The first starting at or near the mouth of the Platte and following up the valley. The Second from Bellvue following up the west branch of Pappillion Creek and reaching the Platte by the most practicable route uniting with the first. The third starting from Omaha City and running as near west as practicable. The fourth from some point at or near the mouth of the Boyer River these four routes to make a common point, or reach some Township or Section line running north and south common to all. The surveys to particularly mark the character of streams crossed, and the material such as Timber, Gravel and stone that may be serviceable for construction. You will call on John. E. Henry Davenport
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