A letter, presented by the Treasurer, from Dr. R. P. Harris, 
resigning from the Society, was read, and, on motion, the resig- 
nation was accepted. 
A letter was presented (dated West iington, November 27, 
1888) from the Forestry Division, U.S. Department of Agri- 
culture, in reference to an exhibit at the Paris Exhibition. 
A letter was read (dated Washington, November 15, 1888) 
from Prof. Cleveland Abbé, asking for information relating to 
the life of the late Prof. James P. Hspy. 
Pending nominations Nos. 1181 and 1182 were read. 
Mr. Price, from the Michaux Committee, presented the fol- 
lowing report and resolution, which, on motion, the Society 
unanimously adopted : 
To the American Philosophical Society : 
The Michaux Committee respectfully reports that, at a meeting of the 
Committee, held on Friday, November 30, 1888, letters were received from 
Prof. J. T. Rothrock, stating that he had made preparations for the usual 
annual course of lectures to be delivered under the auspices of the Ameri- 
can Philosophical Society. The subjects of the seven lectures for this 
year are: 
. Forest Regions of North America, 
. Fungal Foes of the Farmer. 
. Some Big Trees. 
. Home Plants and Home Health. 
Trees in Literature and Mythology. 
What Forestry is Practicable in Pennsylvania. 
. Evolution in Plants. 
Iorronr 
Four of these lectures will be illustrated by lantern slides from photo- 
graphs taken by the lecturer under former resolutions of the Society. He 
proposes to deliver these lectures on Tuesday evenings in January and 
February, 1889, as follows: January 8, 15, 22,«and 29, February 5, 12, and 
19, and has suggested that they be given at the hall of the Franklin Insti- 
tute, on Seventh street above Chestnut street, which can be obtained ata 
cost of five dollars a night, and where excellent and convenient arrange- 
ments can be made for the use of the lantern and the supply of gas under 
the direction of Mr. Frederick E, Ives. 
The suggestion of Prof. Rothrock met with the full approval of the 
Committee, and it recommends the expenditure of two hundred and fifty- 
five dollars from the appropriation of the Michaux Fund as follows : 
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