Letter From the Secretary of War

<p>This is a historical document a Letter From the Secretary of War transmitting a letter from the Chief Signal Officer regarding rainfall patterns on the Pacific Slope and in the Western states and territories of the United States. Originally published in 1888 this report offers valuable insights into the meteorological understanding and data collection practices of the late 19th century. The United States Army Signal Corps played a crucial role in early weather observation and forecasting and this document showcases their efforts to understand the climatic conditions of a rapidly developing region. Researchers historians and anyone interested in the history of meteorology and the American West will find this report a fascinating primary source. </p><p>This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore you will see the original copyright references library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world) and other notations in the work.</p><p>This work is in the public domain in the United States of America and possibly other nations. Within the United States you may freely copy and distribute this work as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.</p><p>As a reproduction of a historical artifact this work may contain missing or blurred pages poor pictures errant marks etc. Scholars believe and we concur that this work is important enough to be preserved reproduced and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.</p>