
          and if that recommendation can
be strengthened by that of Henry
& Bache & Agassiz, Hall and
[most?] of the scientifics, whether
then [?] be any probability [?]
the trustees of Columbia College
could be induced to give me
a situation as teacher of
Geology & Palaeontology. Either
a full professorship or a permanent
engagement as lecturer on the terms
offered Dana?

Suppose evidence of fitness could
be furnished, and the influence of
many of our scientific & literary
notables, be brought to bear on the
case, would the necessity be seen
by the trustees of having these
        