State of New York Office of State Engineer and Surveyor 
Albany, N.Y. Jan. 23rd. 188_
address all communications to the state engineer and surveyor.
Theodore Cooper, Esq.,
M. Am. Soc. C. E.
35 Broadway, New York.
My Dear Sir:-
After several attempts I have succeeded in getting a letter to the proper 
authority in London with the result of a reply; a copy of which I enclose.
Very truly yours,
John Bogart
State Engineer and Surveyor.