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The state of New York has appropriated 3000 dols. for improving 

 its system of meteorology and has given the system principally in 

 charge to the Smith. Inst. Massachusetts will probably follow this 

 example; also the Surgeon General of the U. S. will probably order 

 the several new military posts to be furnished with instruments in 

 accordance with our plans. I have procured a standard barometer 

 from London and, after considerable discussion, have settled upon 

 forms of instruments and observations to be generally used. I have 

 engaged Green of New York, formerly of Baltimore, to make the 

 barometers and thermometers, and Pike & Son of the same city to 

 construct rain-gauges, snow-gauges and wind-vanes. The arrange- 

 ment of this matter has occupied much of my time since I saw 

 you last. 



The affairs of the Institution appear to be in a favorable condi- 

 tion and I think it probable that the building will be finished before 

 the expiration of the time mentioned in the contract, provided the 

 contractor can procure the money for the purpose. 



Mr. Marsh found some difficulty in arranging his business before 

 he started. We purchased, or agreed to purchase, 3000 dols. worth 

 of his library and he deposited a portion of the remainder with us. 

 Before he left he put in my hands a warm letter in your favor to be 

 used at the proper time. 



I am much obliged to you for the information relative to the 

 German reports. The appendix to the work you mention should be 

 translated and published. I was not well pleased with the American 

 edition of Muller. The body of the work gave several principles 

 which were due to me, though no credit was given. The American 

 edition should have done better justice. 



What progress are you making in the translation and publication 

 of your German Lexicon? I have seen one part, the execution is 

 beautiful. Cannot you furnish me in time for my report with an 

 account of what you have done in the way of Natural History with 

 the small appropriation given you for researches and collections in 

 this line. Give it to me in such a form that I can use it in or rather 

 append it to my report. 



Shall we not see you in Washington this winter? I remain, 



Truly yours, etc., 

 JOSEPH HENRY. 



