The bill is for the improvement of an existing military road in the Territories of Idaho and Montana which was built originally for military purposes by the troops in those Territories. The military there for the last year or so have been so much occupied that they have not been able to keep it in repair. Therefore the Secretary of War has asked that $20.000 be appropriated for the purpose. He says it is not only essential to the military but essential to the continuance of immigration to that country that this road should be repaired and kept in good order. The Military Committee examined the subject carefully. believe the appropriation is right. and made a written report. but it seems to have been lost. The bill was passed.
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