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has been stated, in defiance of the careful analysis of J. D. 

 Whitney, to be Iolite. 



He hoped that Mr. Whitney would soon make another analysis, 

 to put the question at rest. Dr. J. likewise exhibited a rare mine- 

 ral, the Titanite of Zirconia, from Merrimack. 



From Dr. Stearns of Groton a black squirrel. 

 Dr.H. I. Bowditch presented two specimens of fossiliferous 

 limestone from Virginia. 



Capt. Sturgis presented a Conglomerate Boulder which 

 was washed on Cape Cod during the late storm. 

 Adjourned, 



M. B. WILLIAMS, Sec. pro tern. 



November 3, 1841 . 



Vice President, Dr. Binney, in the Chair. 



Thirteen members present. 



A report from the Committee to whom was referred a 

 communication inviting the cooperation of the Society in 

 M. Vattemare's plan was read, received, and ordered to be 

 placed upon the records. 



E. S. Dixwell, Esq., from the Committee appointed to 

 procure a Common Seal for the Society, presented a model 

 which was adopted. 



Dr. Abbot exhibited eight new birds, which had been pro- 

 cured and mounted for the Society, viz. 



Anser bernicla ; Anas Americana, female ; Mergus cucullatus, 

 female ; Anas acuta, female ; Anas fusca ; Podiceps Carolinensis, 

 young; Fuligula Americana, male adult. 



Dr. A. also reported upon Hewitson's Oology, committed to him 

 at the last meeting. 



Letters were received from Francis Archer, Esq., of Liv- 

 erpool, acknowledging his election as a corresponding mem- 

 ber, and from Auguste St. Hilaire, acknowledging his elec- 

 tion as honorary member. 



