302 
PROCEEDINGS OF THE ACADEMY OF 
[Dec., 
Inquiries for information were answered as usual. 
Statistics of the correspondence follow: 
Communications received: 
Acknowledging the receipt of the Academy’s publications. 107 
Transmitting publications to the Academy. 35 
Requesting exchanges or the supply of deficiencies. 9 
Invitations to learned gatherings, celebrations, etc. 2 
Notices of deaths of scientific men. 4 
Circulars concerning the administration of scientific and educational institu¬ 
tions, etc.. 9 
Letters from correspondents) 
Miscellaneous letters 
Total received. 214 
Communications forwarded: 
Acknowledging gifts to the Library. 789 
Requesting the supply of deficiencies. 131 
Acknowledging gifts to the Museum. 95 
Acknowledging photographs and biographies. 2 
Letters of sympathy or congratulation, addresses, etc. 3 
Diplomas and notices of election of correspondents and delegates’ credentials 7 
Miscellaneous letters. 117 
Annual reports and circulars sent to correspondents. 280 
Total forwarded. 1424 
Respectfully submitted, 
J. Percy Moore, Corresponding Secretary. 
REPORT OF THE LIBRARIAN. 
Your Librarian has to again make acknowledgments to the Assis¬ 
tant Librarian, William J. Fox, for performing the duties of the office 
during the past year. The present report has been prepared entirely 
by Mr. Fox. 
During the past year the additions to the library total 4,824, an 
increase over the previous year. These consisted of 4,245 pamphlets 
and parts of periodicals, 490 volumes, 88 maps, and one engraved 
portrait. 
They were received from the following sources: 
Exchange. 2279 
Isaiah V. Williamson Fund. 1303 
United States Department of Agriculture. 452 
