Transactions of the American Society of Civil Engineers: February, 1877 (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Excerpt from Transactions of the American Society of Civil Engineers: February, 1877

So, you see, I began my experience in engineering as an axeman, and having so well acquitted my duty in this, that it was thought I might succeed in a higher service. With some trepidation, this engagement was settled, and I occupied such evenings and other times as my daily avocations permitted, in the study of surveying, the art at that time regarded as the basis of civil engineering; and on April loth, 1818, I started from Rome with a locating party consisting of about twelve per sons. All but the principal of the party, Mr. Roberts, set off on foot, having a wagon for our baggage and tents. The third day, after a very muddy walk, we reached Geddes, near Syracuse, and pitched our tents. Early in July, we completed the location to the Seneca river, at Monte zuma. I was now a regular rodman of three months' experience. The party returned to Rome and was disbanded.

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