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Prof. Daniels is now absent on a Geological tour in Kansas, 

 and Dr. Jackson hopes, on his return to Illinois, to hear from 

 him again, and to learn more particulars about this anomalous 

 case. 



Prof. William B. Rogers remarked that the case was very 

 interesting, but that the strictest inquiry should be made as to 

 the facts in a detailed form, before any explanation could be 

 offered. 



Mr. T. T. Bouve inquired, if what had the appearance of 

 phosphorus could have been merely a layer of this substance 

 upon the bones. 



Dr. A. A. Hayes suggested that it would be advisable to re- 

 quest of Prof. Daniels a more particular history and description 

 of the matter. There would be a question as to the disposition 

 of the lime basis of the bones in contact with phosphorus, and 

 as to the presence of phosphuretted hydrogen gas. 



The Secretary was instructed to request of Prof. 

 Daniels a more minute relation of facts in the case, and 

 at the same time to express to him the thanks of the 

 Society for the communication. 



Mr. Bouve exhibited some excellent colored lithographs 

 of some of the Fossil Impressions in the Sandstone of 

 the Connecticut Valley, drawn by Dr. James Deane, of 

 Greenfield, Mass. Dr. Deane proposes to prepare a 

 memoir upon the Connecticut Fossils, to be accompanied 

 by drawings of the impressions in the same style as 

 those exhibited, if sufficient encouragement is received 

 from the lovers of science. 



The President hoped the Society would consider the 

 subject worthy of their attention. For a long time he 

 had seen the necessity of just such a work as Dr. Deane 

 designs to undertake. He has all the materials for his 

 labor, resides upon the spot of their discovery, has great 

 ingenuity, keen powers of observation, and high enthusi- 

 asm ; and, above all, having been instrumental in draw- 



