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An interesting collection of Maps is being formed under the 

 auspices of the Library. Many of them are of ancient date 

 and their importance is at once seen, in illustrating the revolu- 

 tionary or the early history of our country. It is desirable 

 that this collection should be made complete as possible, and 

 that some plan should be devised for their being arranged in 

 such a manner that they can be easily and readily consulted, 

 and at the same time be exempt from injury. There are also, 

 many engravings and the like, which are illustrative of histor- 

 ical events, that could be classified and arranged in a similar 

 mode. These suggestions are thrown out with a view of draw- 

 ing the attention of those interested in historical research to the 

 subject. 



The Report of the Treasurer was read and referred to the 

 Finance Committee. 



Votedj to proceed to choice of officers. Messrs. George D. 

 Phippen and Gilbert L. Streeter, were appointed to collect and 

 count the votes. The following is a list of those declared elect- 

 ed for the year ensuing, or until others are chosen in their 

 stead, viz : — • 



President — Hon. D. A. "White. 



Vice Presidents — John G. King, John L. Russell, John C. 

 Lee. 



Curators of the Historical Department — Joseph G. 

 Waters, Francis Peabody, Henry M. Brooks. 



Curators of the Natural History Department. — William 

 Mack, Henry F. King, Samuel P. Fowler. 



Curators of the Horticultural Department. — James Upton, 

 F. Putnam, R. Manning. 



Finance Committee — John C. Lee, E. Emmerton, Joseph 

 S. Cabot 



Secretary and Treasurer — Henry Wheatland. 



Cabinet Keeper — George A. Perkins. 



Librarian — Matthew A. Stickney. 



The President, Hon. D. A. White, read a communication 

 from the President of the Salem Athenseum, containing several 



