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Freight Address, 



Willi amsbridge. 



lUw ViovY, Cttvj. 



March 23rd, 1900. 



Mr Walter" Dearie 



Cambridge Mass 



Dear Mr Deane : You will recall that it has been ten years since the 

 symposium on the geographical distribution of plahts of N.Am, was 

 given at Indianapolis, and that such advances have been made , that 

 a similar discussion would be most profitable and interesting at 

 this time. 



The sectional committee of the, A.A.A.8. has decided to arrange 

 for such a discussion, and wishes you to undert ke the treatment of 

 the New ^ngland and northeastern flora. Your paper may go to any 

 length you please or handle the subject in any manner, but a short 

 resume that, can be read in ten minutes should be prepared for pres- 

 entation at the sessions. It is hoped that the full papers may be 

 published together in one place, as were the last series^ The meeting; 

 will be held in New York June 25th - 30th 1900. 



Dr Small will take up the Southern floaa, and it is my intention 

 to ask Macoun to represent the Canadian area. 



It is the earnest wish of all concerned that you participate 

 in the discussion, and although we wish very much to have you present 

 your paper in person, yet if attendance is impossible, T shall take 



great pleasure in reading your resume for you 



an early accept; nee. 



yours truly, 



Secretary, Section g/A.A.A.S. 



