PKOCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF REGENTS. 79 



On motion, the report was adopted. 



Professor Henry announced the death of two gentlemen who had Ion*' been 

 identified with the Institution in connection with explorations and collections in 

 natural history, Robert Kcnnicott, esq , of Illinois, and Dr. Henry Bryant, of 

 Massachusetts, 



On motion of Mr. Walhich, the following resolutions were adopted : 



Rcsoh-Cil, That the Board of Regents have heard with deep regret of the death 

 of Mr. RoBKRT Kennicott and Dr. Hkmiy Bryant, gentlemen so long asso- 

 ciated with the Institution in its system of explorations and collections relative 

 to natural history, and that it tenders to the families and friends of the deceased 

 their heartfelt condolence in their loss.' 



The Secretary presented the usual account of the operations of the Institution 

 for the year ISGG, which was accepted, and, on motion of Mr. Wallach, it was 



Resolved, That the Secretary communicate the annurl report of the Board 

 of Regents to Congress. 



The Board then adjourned sine die. 



