
          P.S. I just learn that
 Dr. Pickering is a candidate for 
 this Secretaryship of Smithsonian
 Institution, and that Choate strongly
 favors [crossed out: it] [added: him]. Now, I would ask you to ascertain
 at once whether Henry wants or would
 take the place, because, if not, I wish
 to see that strong scientific influence is
 secured for Pickering at once.


 They out [ought] both to be provided for,
 Dr. Pickering as Librarian.


 A.G.
        