Report of the Council 



Since the last Report of the Council on February 11, 1874, the- 

 Academy has lost by death three of its most active members: Hon. 

 .1. A. Lapham, LL D., of Milwaukee, late Chief Geologist of Wis- 

 consin, Prof. Peter Engelraan of Milwaukee, and Hon. John Y. 

 Smith of Madison, the latter noted for his sound views and able 

 writings in Political Economy. 



A short account of the life and character of Dr. Lnpham, by E. 

 R. Leiand, Esq., of Eau Claire, also one by P. R. Hoy, M. D. Presi- 

 dent elect of the Academy will be found at the end of this volume. 



A sketch of Prof. Peter Engelmann, by Mr. Leiand will also be 

 found in the same place. 



An account of the life of Hon. John Y. Smith, will be found in, 

 the Wisconsin State Historical Society's Report for lS7r. 



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