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I cannot conclude this letter without again adverting to the sup- 

 port which we should derive in our communications with our govern- 

 ment in the event of the Smithsonian Institution concurring with us 

 in the importance of prosecuting these inquiries, and being disposed 

 to adopt corresponding proceedings with, of course, such modifications 

 as may suit either their convenience or their views of the subject. 



Believe me, my dear sir, sincerely yours, 



EDWARD SABINE. 



Professor Henry. 



The above communication was referred to the secretary and execu- 

 tive committee. 



The Secretary presented a communication from G. J, Durand, of 

 Bordeaux, accompanied by a report on the history, operations, and 

 publications of the Smithsonian Institution, which that gentleman 

 had presented to the Imperial Academy of Bordeaux. 



The board then adjourned sine die. 



