$30 PROCEEDINGS OF [ 1843 . 
quiring about the appointment of John R. Peters, of the American 
mission to China. 
From J. N. Almonte, Mexican Minister, Washington, October 
12, 1843. 
From E. Gilman, Washington, October 14, 1843. 
From James B. Murray, New York, October 14, 1843 : Has sent 
to Mr. Railton a copy of the paper containing his letter, &c., &c. 
From Henry Wheaton, American Minister, Berlin, October 15, 
1843 : On the history of the reformation in Germany, by Profes¬ 
sor Ranke, &c. 
From Capt. E. Babbitt, U. S. Army, Hancock Barracks, October 
19, 1843. 
From Col. J. J. Abert,U. S. Topographical Engineers, Washing¬ 
ton, October 22, 1843 : Communicating a letter from Professor 
Locke, dated Cincinnati, October 16, desiring him to state to the 
Institute that he believes he has discovered what is probably the 
place of maximum intensity of terrestrial magnetism, &c. 
From Thomas Balch, New York, October 23, 1843: Ac¬ 
knowledging receipt of various documents, &c., and stating that he 
has made arrangements for publishing weekly notices of the Institute, 
for which he wishes to be furnished with materials, &c. 
From George Moore, U. S. Consul, Trieste, October 23, 1843 : 
Enclosing receipt for a box of plants, sent by the ship Azelia, for 
New York, referred to in a former letter. 
From Dr. J. H. Causten, Jr., Washington, October 23, 1843 : 
Presenting, in the name of Dr. Ryder, of Georgetown College, two 
volumes to the Institute. 
From H. Peake, Hannibal, Mo., October 25, 1843 : Transmit¬ 
ting engraved impressions of certain brass plates, found in an ancient 
mound near Kinderhook, Illinois, covered with hieroglyphics, which 
he supposes will throw light on the ancient population of America. 
From John Carroll Walsh, Harford County, Maryland, October 
26, 1843. 
From D. Reggies, Detroit, Michigan, October 27, 1843 : Recom¬ 
mending Dr. Louis Cavalli, of Detroit, as a corresponding member, 
and transmitting a catalogue of the ornithological cabinet of Mr. 
Cavalli. 
From A. H. Palmer, American and Foreign Agency, New York, 
November 1, 1843 : Offering to transmit books, &c., to Prince 
Momfanoi of Siam, for the Institute. 
From Fielding Lucas, Baltimore, November 2, 1843. 
From Rev. Joseph Carberry, St. Inigoes, Maryland, November 2, 
1843 : Presenting several curiosities, &c. 
From J. G. Fliigel, U. S. Consul, Leipsic, November 10, 
1843. 
From Basil Manly, Jr., Corresponding Secretary, Philomathic So¬ 
ciety, University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, November 12, 1843: 
