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Mississippi Valley Horticidtural Society, 



The President — My friends, I feel that this is a sacred hour. 

 I feel as though we stood by the bier of an honored friend. I 

 can not say more. 



On motion of Major Nowlin, of Arkansas, the Secretary 

 was directed to have the pages of our Transactions relating to 

 these memorial exercises draped in mourning. 



After which, the memorial was adopted by a rising vote. 

 On motion of Gov. Furnas, the Society adjourned as a mark 

 of respect. 





