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■critical examination of the works and services of this remarkable contributor to a 

 branch of science, the knowledge of which the Smithsonian Institution has already- 

 done so much to advance and to diffuse. 



On motion of Professor Bache, the following resolutions were 

 adopted : 



Resolved, That the Eegents of the Smithsonian Institution have learned with deep 

 regret the decease of James P. Espy, one of the most useful and zealous of the mete- 

 orologists co-operating with the institution, and whose labors in both the increase and 

 diffusion of knowledge of meteorology have merited the highest honors of science at 

 home, and have added to the reputation of our country abroad. 



Resolved, That the Regents offer to the relatives of Mr. Espy their sincere condo- 

 lence in the loss which they have sustained. 



On motion of Mr. Pearce, it was — 



Resolved, That the remarks of Professor Bache be entered in the proceedings. 



The Secretary introduced the subject of warming the Smithso- 

 nian building, stating that it was important to provide better means 

 for this purpose, to insure the safety of those parts of the building 

 which are not fire-proof. The subject was referred to the Execu- 

 tive Committee, and the Secretary was instructed to procure esti- 

 mates for the introduction of steam or hot water apparatus. 



The reading of the report of the Secretary was continued. 



The Board then adjourned. 



March 17, 1860. 



The Board of Regents met this day, at 10 o'clock, a. m. 



Present, Hon. John C. Breckinridge, Hon. James M. Mason, 

 Hon. James A. Pearce, Hon. S. A. Douglas, Hon. William II. Eng- 

 lish, Hon. Benjamin Stanton, Hon. J. G. Berret, Professor A. D. 

 Bache, Mr. Seaton, Treasurer, and the Secretary. 



Mr. Breckinridge was called to the chair. 



The minutes were read and approved. 



The Secretary announced the reappointment, by the Speaker of 

 the House of Representatives, of Hon. William II. English, of In- 

 diana; Hon. Benjamin Stanton, of Ohio; and Hon. L. J. Gartrell, 

 of Georgia, as Regents, for the term of two years. 



The Secretary presented the following letter, from Edward Cu- 

 nard, Esq. : 



New York, February 25, 18G0. 



Dear Sir : I have to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the 16th instant, 

 and, in reply, I beg to inform you, that I shall have much pleasure in conveying in 

 our steamers from New York to Liverpool, every fortnight, one or more cases from 

 the Smithsonian Institution to the extent of half a ton or twenty cubic feet measure- 

 ment. The cases to be addressed to your agent in Liverpool, or to his care. The 

 arrangement of free cases is intended only to apply to those shipped by you from this 

 side of the water. 



Your obedient servant, 



E. CUNAKD. 

 Joseph Henry, Esq., 



Secretary Smithsonian Institution, Washington. 

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