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bers, irrespective of the number of the latter. To these 
should be added two members, appointed by the Governor, 
to have special charge of the Museum and scientific portion 
of the Library, but whose powers at the Board should be 
the same as that of other members. I need hardly say 
that the Public Library, thus developed, would enter on 
a new career of usefulness, and afford the means of im- 
provement to a large part of our community. I shall be 
happy to be of any assistance in placing the details of the 
Library management upon a proper footing, or in furnish- 
ing information on points relating to the construction of 
the building, the compilation of the catalogues, and the clas- 
sification of the books. 
In % conclusion, I beg to present to you, and to recom- 
mend most respectfully to the notice of the Government 
and the Committee of the Trinidad Public Library, the 
suggestions herein made as to the reorganization and due 
establishment of the Library and Museum. 
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[P. S. — It will be matter for consideration whether the 
Library of legal books lately acquired by the Government 
might not, with very great convenience to readers, be 
added to the reference department of the Public Library, 
upon that institution being duly reformed, and suitable 
accommodation for readers being provided. — R. J. L. G. ; 
30th May, 1871.] 
