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I'm currently working on a project on 19th century explorations of the
American West, and someone on the Am-West list suggested that this list
might be helpful.  One of the things I'm interested in is possible
connections (direct or indirect) of Alexander Dallas Bache of the Coast
Survey and the development of the geological and geographical surveys
that eventually led to the founding of the USGS.  Any ideas would be welcome.
 
 
James Cassidy
History Department
Saint Anselm College
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