International Geographical Congress 



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Alexander Graham Bell, Lly. D. 

 President National Geographic Society 



Ivater a formal invitation was extended 

 by President Graham Bell on behalf of 

 the Society. By the courtesy of Hon. 

 Andrew D. White the invitation was 

 presented to Baroti von Richthofen and 

 has been accepted by the Executive Com- 

 mittee. As President von Richthofen 



in his letter of acceptance says, " There 

 is indeed no place better fitted for geog- 

 raphers to assemble than Washington, 

 which is the great center of scientific 

 geographical exploration in America 

 and the distinguished workshop of a 

 considerable number of eminent men." 



