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They rest there upon a limestone containing “ turbinolio” and 
coralline fossils in considerable abundance. 
Magnificent crystals of cyanide, staurotide, black tourmaline, 
augite and a variety of balas ruby have been procured from some of 
the granitic rocks which run within the Thibet border ; probably 
further research would discover other minerals usually associated 
with these. Information as to the localities whence specimens of 
these and other minerals of the Himalayas have been obtained by 
the Society will be of use to the expedition. 
The borax lakes and sulphur mines will form an important object 
of examination by the expedition ; the Society would probably be 
able to give a sketch of the localities in which they are to be looked 
for, and other information as to the history of their working, &c. 
VII. Botany. — It is probable that the more important portion 
of the Flora of the comparatively barren districts which the expedi- 
tion will reach will not differ materially from that of the portion of 
the country Trans-Himalaya already explored. It is in the humbler 
and less remarkable portions of the vegetable kingdom that dis- 
coveries may be expected. 
There may also be some productions still unknown, of value or 
beauty, especially on the more sheltered and better watered portions 
of the country. The expedition would, however, be probably best 
assisted in this respect by such information as the Society can afford 
regarding any productions of economical value of which it is of 
importance to procure specimens and fuller knowledge than is at 
present possessed. 
Any further information on the above or upon other points which 
the Society are able to impart to the expedition will be thankfully 
received. 
The Secretary stated that the different heads of enquiry indicated 
in this memorandum had been referred by the Council to the various 
Sub-Committees for report, but that they wished it to be understood 
that any information and suggestions which could be contributed by 
the members and others not in those Committees would be gratefully 
received. 
5. From the Secretary, Punjab Government, a communication 
regarding the Dhurmsala meteorite, in reply to a letter addressed to 
the Lieut. -Governor of the Punjab, 
