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The following memorial was presented from distinguished citizens 

 of Philadelphia, accompanied by a letter from Mr. Lowe : 



To Prof. Joseph Henry, 



Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution, Washington, D. 0. 



The undersigned, citizens of Philadelphia, have taken a deep interest 

 in the attempt of Mr. T. S. C. Lowe to cross the Atlantic by aeronautic 

 machinery, and have confidence that his extensive preparations to 

 effect that object will add greatly to scientific knowledge. Mr. Lowe 

 has individually spent much time and money in the enterprise, and, 

 in addition, the citizens of Philadelphia have contributed several 

 thousand dollars to further his efforts in demonstrating the feasibility 

 of trans- Atlantic air navigation. With reliance upon Mr. Lowe and 

 his plans, we cheerfully recommend him to the favorable consideration 

 of the Smithsonian Institution, and trust such aid and advice will be 

 furnished him by that distinguished body as may assist in the success 

 of the attempt, in which we take a deep interest. 



JNO. C. CRESSON. 



WILLIAM HAMILTON. 



W. H. HARRISON. 



HENRY SEYBERT. 



J. CHESTON MORRIS, M. D. 



ISAAC LEA. 



F AIRMAN ROGERS. 



JAMES C. FISHER, M. D. 



THOS. STEWARDSON, M. D. 



J. B. LIPPINCOTT. 



GEO. W. CHILDS. 



JOHN GRIGG. 



S. S. HALDEMAN. 



JOHN F. FRAZER. 



GEORGE HARDING. 



M. McMICHAEL. 

 Philadelphia, December, 1860. 



On motion of Mr. Mason, it was 



Resolved, That the Secretary be requested to give Mr. Lowe any 

 advice which he may deem fit, as to his experiments ; and to reply to 

 the memorialists stating the reasons why the Regents do not consider 

 themselves at liberty to make any appropriation from the Smithsonian 

 fund for the purpose mentioned in the communication. 



Several communications received by the Secretary from David P.. 

 Holton, were read and referred to the Executive Committee. 

 The following letters also were presented by the Secretary : 



[Translation.] 



Berlin, November 24, 1860. 

 Sir: I have received the last invoice of publications, which through 

 your kindness has been presented to me by your great and liberal 

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