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LETTER 
Of J. E. De Kay, on the Botanical and Zoological De- 
partment of the Survey. 
To His Excellency Gov. Marcy, 
Sir: 
I have this day presented to you a verbal report of my labors 
during the past year, and have laid before the joint committee of the 
Senate and Assembly, to whom the subject is referred, evidences of the 
faithfulness with which the part allotted to me has been performed. 
From the nature of the duties of the Botanist and Zoologist, you will 
have perceived that they cannot make partial reports, until their la- 
bors are brtught to a close. I trust that you have received satisfactory 
evidence from both, that they are actively engaged in their respective 
duties, and that you can confidently look forward to their successful ter- 
mination. 
I am, sir, 
With great respect, 
Your obedient servant, 
J. E, DE KAY 
February 3rf, 1838, 
