INTRODUCTORY. 
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tS The Legislature of Illinois, as you are aware, ^thejlose of Ae 
hafaStaTe’Entomology shall, by and with the jJ ** 
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mnum, and for per o > tQ the late day at which 
ippomted and qualific . e P 1867,) the Gfov- 
this Act was passed by the Legislature, (Feb. 27th, 
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might immediately enter upon the duties of that J 
the following Resolution : w „ lsh t0 im _ 
- That the President ot the Society he ^ he 
mediately commence *» the Legislate 
—case ot a,i,me to anoint. 
Having been duly notified on May 23d, by t c r ® sl ° tendered 
a r : etv of this most gratifying action on your pa , 
the full’amount of $500 in case I performed the duties speci e i 
