
          the subject, but that he would bear
what I had said in mind. He made
a minute of the matter in order to speak
with Mr Cobb on the subject.

All things in this city are going on
as usual Our lectures have commenced
and consequently my cares have [crossed out: [?]] [added: been]
increased. The attack of the Trustees
of the [Dudley?] will not I think affect
the coast survey or the Smithsonian. The
committee on Ways and Means have passed
the appropriation for the coast survey
and also that for the keeping of the
Museum now in the Institution.

With kind regards to you family
and the kind congratulations of the season
to you and yours I remain as ever your
friend  J. H.. 
        