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can only re-echo the voice of general acknowledgement for the great services which the Honourable Company has 
thus rendered to the cause of science. 
“ An example of disinterestedness has been exhibited by the Company which has already reflected, and will con- 
tinue to reflect, deserved honour upon them and upon the country, and which cannot fail to diffuse a spirit of emula- 
tion throughout the world. 
“ London, June 23rd, 1832. 
(Signed) ** STANLEY, 
“ A. B. LAMBERT, G. BENTHAM, 
“ W. G. MAToN, W. NicHOLL, 
* R. Brown, R. H. Sonny, 
* E. FORSTER, W. YARRELL, 
* T. HARDWICKE, F. Boorr.” 
It would be presumptuous in me to express my own feelings on this gratifying event. 
It only remains for me as a last grateful duty to proffer my feeble acknowledgement to Sir Charles Metcalfe, Bart., 
a Member of the Supreme Council of Bengal, and at present Vice President in Council, for his innumerable acts of 
condescension and kindness to me, by which I have been enabled to offer to the world this humble tribute of my 
devotion to the cause of botanical science. 
N. WALLICH. 
London, August, 1832. 
