REPORT. 



To THE H(WOEABLE, THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF NeW 



York: 



The Eegents of the University, as trustees of the State 

 Cabinet of Natural History, respectfully submit this their 

 Twenty-Second Annual Report. 



The Report of the Curator, herewith communicated^ 

 exhibits the progress of the Cabinet during the year 1868, 

 and its present condition. 



That of the Botanist shows the work of his department, 

 and commends continued provision for that work to the 

 favorable consideration of the Legislature, 



The Cabinet in all its departments has been enlarged and 

 improved, and may be looked upon with just pride by the 

 citizens of the State, both in its scientific relations and as 

 exhibiting the extensive and varied natural productions of 

 the State. 



The usual statement of receipts and expenditures is here- 

 with communicated. 



All of which is respectfully submitted, on behalf of the 



Regents, 



JOHN V. L PRllYN, 



Chancellor of the Tj'nvversiPy. 



