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No. 66 Broapway, 
New York Ciry, January 31st, 1906. 
Dr. N. L. Brirron, 
Director-in- Chief, 
New York Botanical Garden, 
‘Bronx Park, New York. 
My dear Dr. Britton: In response to your letter of the 17th 
instant, I beg to notify you that I have caused the accounts of the 
Treasurer of the New York Botanical Garden to be examined and 
audited for the year 1905 and I take pleasure in reporting that the 
same have been found to be correct, in accordance with the balance 
sheet and statement of receipts and disbursements, enclosed here- 
with, with the Auditor’s certificate attached. 
ours very truly, 
James A. ScRYMSER, 
Chairman Finance Commuttee, 
New York Botanical Garden. 
No. 66 Broapway, 
New York City, January 31st, 1906. 
James A. Scrymser, Esquire, 
Chairman of the Finance Committee, 
New York Botanical Garden, 
New York City, New York. 
Str: This is to certify that I have, by your direction, examined 
the books and accounts of the Treasurer of the New York Botan- 
ical Garden, for the year nineteen hundred and five (1905) together 
with their proper vouchers, and that I find the balance sheet and 
the treasurer’s statement of receipts and disbursements, attached 
hereto, to be correct. 
I have, also, examined the various investments and find the same 
to be as reported in the said balance sheet. 
Respectfully submitted, 
J. L. Merrixy, 
Special Auditor. 
