To the end thai I may be able to go eastward 

 and to bring these discoveries to the notice of 

 prominent men in our own country, thai they may 

 be thoroughly investigated; also, that I maybe able 

 to visit Europe and to bring to the notice of in- 

 vestigators, not only in England, but in France and 

 Germany, that the science of Chemistry as now 

 outlined is sadly in need of reform; also, in order 

 that 1 may possess unrestricted freedom during 

 ray visit in overcoming the prejudices (should any 

 exist) and accumulated errors of a century, 1 must 

 receive financial support, either from your council, 

 in furtherance of the intentions of James Lick, or 

 from some outside source that may he reached by 

 your council or any of its members. It i> a sacred 

 duty, the performance of which, if undertaken alone, 

 might fail of beneficial results. 



And with these preliminary remarks, I now- 

 lay before you, in your official capacity, a small 

 number of discoveries, culled from my hook, and 

 that have been made during a few years' close study <>t 

 the Various sciences. I am, 



Yours with great respect, 



EMMA G, TODD. 



