
          of the pressure of the atmosphere.

After giving you the foregoing
items of news I must urge on
you the propriety and importance
of the preparation of a [retiring?] address
for the next meeting of the
association. I know there
will be much disappointment
if you should omit this duty.
The good people of Albany are
making great exertions to render
the meeting worthy of the association
and an honor to their city. Were
they to know that you have the
least idea of not presenting an address
I am sure you would be [over-?]
        