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The Hon. Dr. Wilkie, M.L.C., then moved, as the first resolution, 

 " That the Institute, having had under consideration a letter ad- 

 dressed to the President by A. C. Gregory, Esq., on the subject of 

 Australian Exploration, desires that its best thanks be conveyed to 

 that gentleman for the kind interest which he has shown in the pro- 

 posed organization of an exploring party in Victoria, and for the valu- 

 able suggestions which he has offered for its guidance." 



C. W. Ligar, Esq., Surveyor-General, in seconding the resolution, 

 stated his belief that all the west end of Carpentaria is a sand-stone 

 rock, with here and there erupted rocks. The resolution was unani- 

 mously carried. 



Dr. Iffla moved, as a second resolution, "That in consideration 

 of Mr. Gregory's long experience and distinguished labors as an ex- 

 plorer, it is the opinion of the Institute that the command of the 

 Victorian expedition should be offered to him." 



This was seconded by Dr. Mackenna, and when put from the chair, 

 was carried unanimously. 



Dr. Eades moved, as a third resolution, "That a copy of Mr. 

 Gregory's letter be sent to the Chief Secretary, with an intimation 

 that if it should meet the approval of the Government (as a con- 

 tributor to the expedition) the Philosophical Institute will open a 

 communication with Mr. Gregory to take charge of the expedition." 



This was seconded by John Millar, Esq., C.E., and carried. 



A. K. Smith, Esq., C.E., moved, as fourth resolution, "That im- 

 mediate steps be taken to raise the sum yet wanting to complete the 

 amount of £2000, by private subscription, in order to secure the 

 munificent gift of ,£1000 more by a Victorian colonist, under the 

 above condition, for the furtherance of Australian exploration. With 

 this view, that each member of the Institute be invited by circular 

 to collect subscriptions for this patriotic object, if possible, amounting 

 to not less than £20 each." 



This was seconded by G. Holmes, Esq., and carried unanimously. ] 



During the evening a letter, written by L. Leichhardt immediately 

 before setting out on his last expedition, was read to the members. — 

 [Vide lithographed facsimile of the letter.] 



The President gave expression to the gratification he had ex- 

 perienced in observing the interest manifested by the members in 

 reference to the subject of exploration, and trusted that the long and 

 animated discussion which had taken place would be followed up by 

 the exertions of the members in collecting subscriptions. 



The Institute then separated. 



Uth May, 1859. 

 Ordinary Meeting. 

 The Treasurer, Professor Irving, in the chair. 

 The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed, and 



