OFFICE OF SECRETARY OF STATE, 
Indianapolis, Ind., May 15, 1877. 
We take pleasure in extending our commendation of the 
projected ''Tour Around the World,” now bemg arranged 
for, 7 inder the manage^ne^it of Mr. James O. Woodruff and 
General Daniel Macauley. Our personal acquaintance 
with these gentlemen assures us that the objects of the expedi¬ 
tion will be faithfully carried out. We earnestly hope that the 
' scientists of the country will give this enterprise such encour¬ 
agement as its objects and management deserve. 
JAMES D. WILLIAMS, 
Governor. 
JNO. E. NEFF, 
Secretary of State. 
