LETTER OF TRANSMITTAL


 BUREAU OF GEOLOGY
 TALLAHASSEE

 September 15, 1985


Governor Bob Graham, Chairman
Florida Department of Natural Resources
Tallahassee, Florida 32301


Dear Governor Graham:

 This paper presents the results of a study of peaty sediments underlying
Trail Ridge, a prominent physiographic feature in northeast Florida. Examin-
ation of the peat provided important clues to Florida's past climate and flora.


 Respectfully yours,


 Steve R. Windham, Chief
 Bureau of Geology