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room. Upon a statement of the facts by tlje Committee the Gov- 

 ernor said he recognized the importance of having the State repre- 

 sented at Philadelphia, and he regretted that for want of time an 

 appropriation had not been made by the Legislature at its last 

 session. He would take the subject under advisement and set 

 aside a portion of the fund placed in his hands for general State 

 purposes, to aid in the expense of the collection of our fruits and 

 their exhibition as suggested. 



Subsequently, the Governor forwarded to the treasurer of the So- 

 ciety his check for $200. 



Bills allowed and orders drawn : 



Aug. 8, Secretary's Salary, 3cl quarter $50.00 



Aug. 8, Expenses of Executive Com. to St. Paul 21 .95 



$71.95 



