1890 
Mr. Choate spoke of the possibility that the property of the Museum might 
be deemed by the courts liable to taxation. The question was referred 
to a special committee consisting of Mr. Green and Mr. Choate for con- 
sideration and to report thereon to the Board. February 10 
1891 
Several amendments to Constitution and By-Laws were proposed by Mr. 
Choate and the President. February 10 
1892 
Mr. Choate, with the President and Messrs, Hewitt and Mills, appointed a 
committee to consider relations of the Museum to Columbia College, 
the University of New York and other like institutions, to see if a closer 
codperation in educational matters be wise and feasible and to make 
such recommendations as they may deem advisable at the next meeting 
of the Board. February 15 
Messrs. Choate, Hewitt and Mills verbally approved the plan of codpera- 
tion for lectures by Columbia College and the Museum. April 8 
1893 
Offered a resolution which suggested an amendment to the Act of May, 1892, 
which would enable the Trustees to be free to use the money put at their 
disposal in the manner which would best serve the interests of the Mu- 
seum and the public. April 14 
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