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Vouchers for all items constituting the above named sums are on file in this office.

The following are the

PLANS OF THE SURVEY

as outlined in circular number two of the State Geologist:

• 1st. A search for ores, minerals, oils, coals, clays, and other minerals possessing a commercial value, and the determination of the question, whenever possible, whether they exist in sufficient quantities and under suitable conditions and surroundings to make it reasonably certain that it will be profitable to work them.
• 2nd. An investigation of the geologic formation and the topography of the country with a view to determining the probability of obtaining artesian water and the feasibility of irrigating from such wells as well as from streams, shallow wells, or tanks, where necessary.
• 3rd. The determination of the adaptability of soils to certain crops, and how their fertility can be increased by the use of materials nearest at hand.
• 4th. The search for and development of useful articles as yet not fully known.

These will be closely adhered to, and detailed surveys of each district by counties will be commenced at the earliest practicable moment, the result of which will be published in bulletins as rapidly as each county is completed.

REQUISITES.

The enactment of a mining law such as will really encourage prospecting for the various minerals in the districts described and pointed out by the survey.

Appropriations sufficient to carry on the work in a proper manner, taking into consideration the area of the state and the needs of each portion of it.

Very respectfully,
Your obedient servant,

L. L. FOSTER,
Commissioner Agriculture, Insurance, Statistics, and History.