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pages 236-237

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Identifier ORU_WTXT_025do http://oregondigital.org/u?/wwdl,362
Title pages 236-237
Relation The Columbia Unveiled
Date 2004-07-19
Rights This item is in the public domain. Acknowledgement of the University of Oregon Libraries as a source is requested.
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Description Guiding the teamster back to my camp I there dismissed him and turned in for the night. The land at the Little Dalles is owned by Dr. Wells, a relative of Mrs. Critchett, who proposes to erect a dam there to impound the water. It is the most ideal location, as far as cost is concerned, of any place on the Columbia. The foundation is good, the gorge narrow, and the walls favorable. A minimum amount of material would enter into its construction. I tried to find out something about Dr. Wells'...

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