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and increasing each year, by the erection of a fire-proof building on the 

 southwest corner of the Smithsonian Eeservation, similar in style to 

 the present National Museum ; and they request an appropriation of 

 $300,000 therefor, to be expended under the direction of the Regents 

 of the Institution. 



On motion of Dr. Gray it was 



Resolved, That the Chancellor, General Sherman, and the Secretary 

 be, and they are hereby, authorized and emi^owered to act for and in the 

 name of the Board of Eegents in carrying into effect the provisions of 

 any act of Congress which may be passed providing for the erection of 

 an additional building for the National Museum. 



The Secretary informed the Board of the death of Miss Margaret 

 Connor, a lady who had been employed for fifteen years in the Institu- 

 tion, and recommended an allowance of one hundred dollars to defray 

 the expense of medical attendance and other expenses of her last illness, 

 which, on motion of Mr. Maxey, was agreed to. 



The Board then adjourned to meet on the 19th of Aprif, 1883, to attend 

 the ceremonies of unveiling the statue of Professor Henry. 



