[Maillefert & Raasloff to Begly, 20 May 1854]

SIR,-Having found but very little of available material in the depots of the St. Lawrence Canals, the undersigned now respectfully beg to solicit to be furnished by the Department of Public Works, for use in their exploration of the Rapids of the St. Lawrence, the following quantities of anchors, chains and ropes, to wit:

All of which material is of such size and dimensions as to become useful on the Canals, after having been used in the operations of the undersigned. The undersigned should wish to have the above material delivered to them at the foot of Beauharnois Canal, through Mr. Booth, the Superintendent of that Canal. They further respectfully beg to be furnished with the following surveying instruments and copies of Reports, for use in their operations

One 8 inch Metal Sextant.

Circumferentor or Surveyor's Compass.

Prismatic Compass.

2 feet Station Pointer.

Plain Meridian Compass, without graduation, in an oblong box, 5 1/2 inches by 8 inches.

One copy of Mr. Stewart's Map of the Rapids, reduced to a scale of 6 chains to 1 inch.

The undersigned should wish to have these instruments and copies sent to them at Montreal. They have now very near completed their preparations for the exploration of the Rapids of the St. Lawrence, and expect to be able to commence operations as soon as they shall have been furnished with the above material and instruments.

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