Various2018-05-072018-05-071867TRA-049-06-001http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11867/716620 page typed transcription, created by Click Relander."We are credibly informed that the same old policy is being pursued at the locks which has delayed its completion so long. The plan for a mammoth compartment for a steamer and several barges to enter and be locked at one time is still being followed and time and money spent upon the river below the site of the lock which are not called for except to keep a boat and men employed and use up the appropriation without giving that assistance to the legitimate work on the lock which is required if it would be finished in this generation."NO KNOWN COPYRIGHT The organization that has made the Item available reasonably believes that the Item is not restricted by copyright or related rights, but a conclusive determination could not be made. Please refer to the organization that has made the Item available for more information. You are free to use this Item in any way that is permitted by the copyright and related rights legislation that applies to your use.