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On motion of Mr. Skeels, the report was accepted and the recommenda- 

 tion regarding the hearing of representatives of the several locations was 

 concurred in. 



The several proposals, as received by the Committee on Location, were 

 read by the Secretary. Pending the reading it was announced that the 

 Governor of the State was at the Asylum. On motion of Mr. Baldwin, 

 the President and ex-Gov. llich were appointed a committee to invite 

 the Governor to meet the Executive Committee. 



The Governor appeared and made a few remarks. 



The reading of proposals was completed. A discussion arising re- 

 garding the conveyance of title of lands which may be selected as a 

 location, Mr. Young moved that "no conversance be accepted which 

 does not convey a title in fee simple." After further discussion, the 

 motion was withdrawn and a recess waS taken to one o'clock p. m. 



Thursday, March 2J:th, 1 o'clock p. m. 



Called to order by the President. Same members present. 



President Mills of the Asylum Board was introduced and welcomed 

 the committee and delegates from cities present. President Howland 

 responded. 



The President announced that delegations invited to present proposals 

 would be called in alphabetical order of the cities represented. 



Charlotte was represented by Mr. H. S. Maynard and Mr. George A.. 

 Perry. 



Jackson by Hon. J. C. Sharpe. 



Pontiac by Hon. JI. C. Guillott and Kobert Oakman of the Detroit 

 United Railway. 



Saginaw by Gov. Bliss, Mayor Baum and G. W. Weadock. 



Ypsilanti by Capt. E. M. Allen, Mr. Ainsworth and John K. Campbell. 



A recess was then taken to 7:30 p. m. 



The committee met at 7:30 p. m. 



Same members j) resent and also Mr. Dean. Mr. Baldwin moved that 

 the committee proceed to ballot for a place for permanent location of 

 the fair. Mr. Skeels moved as a substitute that when the committee 

 adjourns that it be to meet at Lansing, Thursday, April 7th, at 8:00 p. m. 



In the discussion that followed, Mr. Holfman favored closing up at this 

 meeting. Mr. Collier favored definite action. Mr. Rich suggested that 

 a small committee be appointed to secure further propositions from the 

 railroads, abstracts of titles to lands, etc. After further discussion, 

 participated in by Messrs. Skeels, Collier. Waldron, Hoffman, Hardy 

 and Anderson, the substitute was adoj)ted. 



Mr. Hardy moved that the President and Mr. Anderson be added to 

 the committee on location. 



Carried. 



On motion of Mr. Skeels, the committee on location was instructed 

 to secure from the railroad companies agreements in writing for the 

 construction at any grounds selected for permanent location, such 

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