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expense) for distribution in the United States. I have sug- 

 gested that, in addition to the leading English names, there 

 be added to the American edition of the circular as many 

 American names of note as can be readily obtained. My 

 friend Prof. Huxley has suggested Prof. Dana, Prof. Asa 

 Gray, Prof. Leidy, and Dr. Draper as likely men, and I 

 have hinted to Mr. Silsbee that possibly you would allow 

 your name to be included. If you could, from your knowl- 

 edge of men of note throughout the States, suggest to Mr. 

 Silsbee any other names of weight which might be got, it 

 would be a service. 



By the time that the American edition of the circular is 

 fully printed I propose writing again to Mr. Silsbee with 

 respect to its distribution. Possibly through your con- 

 nection with the lyceum system, which you are so good as 

 to name in relation to the matter, you would be able to 

 facilitate this. If you could furnish Mr. Silsbee with the 

 names of any who would act as local distributors, it would 

 be an important aid. You see, I am taking you at your 

 word, and am, I fear, imposing on you considerable trouble. 

 The fact, however, that I am unable to do anything myself 

 on the other side of the Atlantic, and have therefore to 

 trust to those who feel an interest in the matter, must be 

 my excuse. 



Your question, " How many American subscribers will 

 suffice?" I am not able to answer. My hope is, that the 

 circulation in England and America together will suffice; 

 and until the result is known here (the final issue of the 

 circular not having yet taken place) I cannot say what 

 number from the United States will be needed to make up 

 an adequate list. 



Referring to your question concerning the article, What 

 Knowledge is of most Worth ? you are right in ascribing 

 it to me. I should, however, regret to see it and the one 

 from the North British included in the volume you con- 



