iilut its -rt inaiiv oi s^^inpamy a copy ot tnese resolutions be communi- 
cated to the family of the deceased. 
A letter was read from Prof. Spencer F. Baird, of Washington, 
D. C., relating to the publication of condensed abstracts of the 
proceedings of scientific societies in the New York Tribune.’' 
The matter was referred to the Recording Secretary, with liberty 
to furnish such abstracts of our proceedings as he might deem 
proper. 
A letter was read from Dr. Joseph S. Copes, of New Orleans, 
acknowledging his election as a corresponding member. 
A letter was received from Henry Dexter, Esq., of Cambridge, 
Mass., offering to furnish the Academy with a duplicate in plas- 
ter of Paris of his bust of Agassiz, at the price of $25. The Cor- 
responding Secretary was authorized to order a copy. 
Exchanges received were laid upon the table. 
The Corresponding Secretary submitted his Annual Report for 
the year 1873, which was read and accepted. 
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