
          better understood by several country geologists, than by any individual
in the city of New York. This I say confidently; because
I am perfectly acquainted with every attempted general investigation.

6. Phenogamous plants and Ferns are perfectly understood
(as far as the State of the Science will warrant) by several
individuals in both city and country.

7. Cryptogamia below ferns are better understood in the
city than in the country.

8. Critical comparisons have been better made with Phenogamous
plants, by one individual in the city, than elsewhere.

The following is my inference, A committee
([of?] self-appointed individuals) from our scientific institutions
here and in New York, ought to come to an understanding
as follows: that  1. General geology, and the collection of
Phenogamous plants, should be in the hands of country naturalists,
with Emmons at the head in geology, perhaps David
Thomas as colleague.

2. Cryptogamous and Critical Botany, Zoology and the
more recent organic remains should be in the hands of city
naturalists, with Torrey and Cooper at the head.

3. Mineralogy should be committed to both sets, in
in this I would include the organic remains, other than
the Cretaceous group. James Hall should be the country[added: leader].
I know of no one who should have the preference in New York,
in this department.

4. The general plan to be adopted, that
shall be best calculated to promote harmony
and to enlist the feelings of all associations,
requires much deliberation.
        