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REPORT OF THE TREASURER 
New York, January 12, 1920 
To THE Boarp or Manacers oF THE New York Bo- 
TANICAL GARDEN. 
Gentlemen: Herewith I submit a statement of my Receipts 
and Disbursements during the year 1919, and Balance 
Sheet from my Ledger as of December 31, 1919. 
Respectfully submitted, 
Joun L. Merrit, 
Treasurer. 
Receipts AND DisBURSEMENTS 
Receipts 
Balance brought forward, December 31, 1918..... $ 25,844.61 
Sale of Investments 
Investment ‘Guggenheim 
Greenhouse Fund, 
$30,000 New York Cen- 
tral Notes............ $29,818.75 
Investment of Science and 
Education Fund,$40,000 
Northern Pacific Rail- 
way Co........ 0. ee eee 39,390.00 $ 69,208.75 
Income from General Investments 
credited to General Income Ac- 
count 
5% on $50,000. Southern 
Ry. 1st Consolidated 
Mortgage Bonds........ 500.00 
ss on $50,000 Ches. 
. Co. nee 
vee Boads ee re 2,250.00 
4% on $50,000 Erie Rail- 
road Co. Prior Lien 
