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queries to be addressed to the Egyptian Society at Cairo, 

 in reference to the geology of Egypt, and especially Boul- 

 der formations, made a report on the subject, containing said 

 queries. 



The report, on motion, was adopted. 



A communication from Peter A. Browne, Esq. was read, 

 informing the Academy of his intention to present a valuable 

 collection of West Indian Plants, Fruits and Seeds. 



On motion of Mr. Phillips, it was Resolved ; That the thanks 

 of the Society be presented to Mr. Browne, for the very val- 

 uable and finely preserved collection of plants, fruits, &c. 

 obtained by him during his recent visit to the West Indies, and 

 presented to the Academy this evening. 



