1909 
Mr. Choate rendered an opinion which in substance was that both by intent 
of contract and by established custom the funds appropriated by the 
City for maintenance were to be expended exclusively by the Trustees, 
etc: February 8 
Mr. Choate was appointed to make the principal address at the unveiling of 
the Jesup Memorial. October 20 
1910 
Appointed member of committee to consider question of Museum in Bronx. 
February 23 
Mr. Choate reviewed the provisions of the old Charter, the Ivins Charter 
and the so-called Revised Charter affecting the American Museum and 
the other Museums of the City. May 9 
Appointed Chairman of Committee on Revision of the Constitution and By- 
Laws and Rules and Regulations. July 20 
Appointed member of Committee of Three to consider with President 
Osborn and Mr. Huntington offer of Mr. Heye to donate archeological 
collection to Museum on certain conditions. December 21 
1912 
Appointed member of committee, with Messrs. Dodge, Osborn and War- 
burg, to represent the Trustees at hearing before Board of Estimate and 
Apportionment on the Corporate Stock Budget. May 15 
C131 
