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From H. J. Rogers, Baltimore, June 21, 1842: Asking copy of 
second bulletin, he. 
From Capt. R. M. Dunberry, New York, June 22, 1842. 
From J. Coppinger, New York, June 22, 1842. 
From J. K. Redfield, Corresponding Secretary of Lyceum of Na¬ 
tural History, New York, June 25, 1842: Transmitting the transac¬ 
tions of the Lyceum, he. 
From John Feast, Florist, Baltimore, June 25, 1842: Giving the 
results of his cultivation of some of the seeds, he., sent home by the 
Exploring Expedition, and asking for others, on which he will also 
report. (Letter referred -to the Curator.) 
From James Hudson, Secretary British Legation, Washington, 
June 26, 1842: Presenting a living eagle, from Florida. 
From J. L. L. F. Warren to Mr. Webster, Brighton, Massachu¬ 
setts, June 27, 1842: Asking for seeds, plants, he., of Exploring 
Expedition, with a view to cultivation, he. (Letter referred to the 
Curator.) 
From Baron Charles Du pin, Paris, June 29, 1842. 
From P. S. Duponceau, Philadelphia, June 29, 1842: Acknow¬ 
ledging letters, and offering remarks on the affairs of the Institute. 
From Capt. John C. Casey, U. S. Army, Washington, June 30, 
1842: Presenting, in the name of Lieut. Henry Prince, objects of 
natural history, from Florida. 
From J. D. Doty, Madison, Wisconsin Territory, July 2, 1842: 
Sending impressions on wax, of a coin found in the ruins of Aztalan. 
Hopes the Institute will be able to throw light on the subject, by com¬ 
paring it with other coins. Enclosing printed description of Aztalan. 
From Charles Baldwin, New York, July 6, 1842: Acknowledg¬ 
ing receipt of bulletin No. 2; describing floral procession of children 
in Boston, July 4, hoping it may be imitated throughout the United 
States. 
From Jacob R. Eckfeldt and Wm. E. Du Bois, U. S. Mint, 
Philadelphia, July 11, 1842: Presenting a recent work by them, on 
coins and precious metals. 
From J. P. Screven, Savannah, July 15, 1842: Acknowledging 
letter, and presenting a collection of valuable fossils to the Institute. 
From the same, July 28, 1842: Stating that he has forwarded 
three boxes containing his fossils, care of W. Habersham, Baltimore; 
describing the fossils, he. 
From George R. Morton, M. D., Sandusky, Ohio, July 15, 1842: 
Asking information respecting the Institute, to which he wishes to 
make contributions of coins, minerals, he. Inquiring, also, how 
presents are to be forwarded, and the terms of membership, he. 
From A. H. Palmer, American and Foreign Agency, New York, 
July 15, 1842: Acknowledging receipt of two boxes of bulletins, &c., 
for foreign societies, to which he promises to forward. 
From the same, July 27,1842: Has sent off the various packages* 
