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co-operate in meteorological observations, and that blank forms, 

 copies of the plan of organization of the Institution, and instruc- 

 tions relative to the Aurora, had been sent to these observers. 



That the distribution of the first volume had been continued, 

 and that in some cases, in the newer States, copies had been sent to 

 academies where no colleges exist. 



That he had received a number of communications for the 

 Smithsonian Contributions to Knowledge intended for the second 

 volume. 



The Secretary presented a letter from Lieutenant Gilliss, con- 

 taining the following communication from the Secretary of the 

 Navy, relieving the Institution from payment for instruments 

 ordered for the use of the astronomical expedition : (See Nine- 

 teenth Meeting.) 



" You will be pleased to inform the Kegents of the Smithsonian Institution, that 

 the appropriation made by Congress, in the act approved the 26th of January ultimo, 

 will enable the Department to pay for the instruments which, at your request, they 

 permitted you to order on their account. The instruments, on such payment being 

 made, will be subject to the control of this Department, as other property of the 

 United States under its direction." 



On motion, the committee adjourned. 



TWENTY-SECOND MEETING. 



March 14, 1849. 



The Executive Committee met this day, in the Vice-President's 

 room. 



Present, Mr. Seaton, (Chairman,) Mr. Pearce, Professor Bache, 

 and the Secretary. 



The Secretary laid before the committee a statement of expendi- 

 tures, up to date, and the following estimate of funds, required to 

 the 1st of April : 



For building purposes, as per estimate of architect, say $5,000 



Salary of Architect and Superintendent, for one-quarter 750 



General purposes of the Institution to meet appropriations, salaries 



for the quarter, and contingencies 4,250 



$10,000 



The following resolutions, presented by Professor Bache, were 

 adopted : 



Resolved, That the Executive Committee will, at the meetings after the close of each 

 quarter, pass upon the requisitions to be made for funds, for purposes of the building 

 and of the Institution for the next quarter. 



Resolved, That all accounts for expenditures made will be audited by the Commit- 

 tee at its monthly meeting. 



Resolved, That the Secretary be requested to present to the committee, at each 



