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ill 187G, aiul was minister to Turkey during: the first part of President 

 Cleveland's administration, receiving from the Sultan shortly after this 

 mission the degree of the order of the Mejidieh. 



Of Mr. Cox's political career it is unnecessary to speak. The unani- 

 mity with which his fellow-Congressmen hastened to pay tribute to his 

 memory, in terms most glowing and aflectionate, attests his esteem in 

 the House of Rei)resentatives. JS"o one upon the floor of the House of 

 Representatives in late years has appreciated more fully or has cham- 

 pioned to such an extent the cause of science. To him the scientific 

 departments of the Government looked for assistance and appreciation ; 

 as a member of the Board of Regents he was a firm supporter of the 

 liberal policy laid down for the institution by Professor Henry. 

 Respectfully submitted. 



S. P. L ANGLE Y, 



Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution. 



