LETTER OP TRANSMITTAL. 



Des Moines, Iowa, December 31, 1898. 

 To His Excelleiic]!, Leslie M. Shaic, Governor of loira: 



Sir — In accordance with the provisions of title 2, chapter 5, 

 section 136, code 1897. I have the honor to transinit herewith 

 the proceedings of the thirteenth annual session of the Iowa 

 Academy of Sciences. 



With great respect, your obedient servant, 



H. Foster Bain, 

 Secrefartj Joirtt Acodeiinj of Sciences. 



