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The Librarian, Dr. A. A. Julien, reported tliat the Library 

 now consists of 



Bound Yoliimes 4,335 



Unbound Volumes, Pamplilets, etc 3,938 



Entire Library 8,273 



The present yearly increase of the Library is, in volumes and 

 pamphlets, about 1,100, The Library is at present in the 

 American Museum of Natural History, but the subject of its re- 

 moval to Columbia College Library Building is still under con- 

 sideration. 



In reply to inquiry, the President stated that a formal notice 

 terminating the contract with the American Museum of Natural 

 History, relating to the Library of the Academy, was sent August 

 14, 1885. That a formal reply had been received stating that 

 the Library would be at the disposal of the Academy upon the 

 expiration of the year's notice, August 14, 188G, Negotiations, 

 however, had not ceased. 



The Chairman of the Publication Committee, Prof. D. S. 

 Martin, reported that Vol. IIL of the Transactions had been 

 l^ublished during the year under the editorship of Dr. A. A. 

 Julien; that Vol. IV. is now being edited by Dr. N. L. Brit- 

 ton; and that Vol. V., the current volume, is being issued 

 monthly under the editorship of the Recording Secretary. 



Of the Annals, Nos. 7, 8, and 9 had been published. No. 10 

 is in press, Nos. 11 and 12 are required to complete Vol. III. 



A new list of members, and of Societies with which the Acad- 

 emy exchanges publications has been printed, along with a new 

 edition of the Constitution and By-laws. 



The Treasurer was authorized to place upon the bills for dues 

 a notice, that after May 1st, an additional sum of fifty cents 

 would be added to each bill to cover the cost of collecting by 

 messenger. 



The President announced the death of Dr. A. 0. Post, and, 

 upon adopted motion, appointed as a memorial committee, Dr. 

 J. H. HiNTON, Dr. 0. P. Hubbard, and Prof. D. S. Martin. 



