OFFICE OF COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE, STATISTICS AND HISTORY,
AUSTIN, TEXAS, February 24, 1892.
Hon. James S. Hogg. Governor, Austin, Texas:

DEAR SIR—

I have the honor to transmit herewith a brief statement from Prof. Dumble, State Geologist, showing the principal results of the work in Texas of the Geological Survey for the year 1891.

Your attention is kindly directed to the remarks made by Prof. Dumble under the head of "Water Supply," and especially to the sugestions made with a view of securing a constant supply of water for the Trans-Pecos country.

It is gratifying to note the kind aid tendered by the United States Geological Survey through Major Powell, the Director, in the development of that valuable section of our State.

It affords me pleasure to state just here that the United States Geological Survey has manifested a desire at all times to co-operate with the Texas Survey to the fullest extent, which I assure you is not under-estimated by this Survey and is highly appreciated by this Department.

Very truly yours,

(Signed) JOHN E. HOLLINGSWORTH,
Commissioner.