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sufficient evidence that, in thus retiring, I am actuated solely by 
.considerations of duty to my family, and the desire to execute 
certain cherished plans, which must lead me into other and some¬ 
what different fields of labor. 
To whatever work I may be devoted in the future, I shall con¬ 
tinue to feel a deep interest in the society, and in the personal 
welfare of all with whom I have been connected therein. 
I have the honor to remain, gentlemen, very respectfully and 
cordially, 
Your obedient servant, 
J. W. Hoyt. 
On motion of Mr. Field, the resignation of the Secretary was 
referred to a committee of three, with instructions to report there¬ 
on at the next session of the board. 
The chair appointed as such committee, Messrs. Field, Cheney 
and Stilson. 
Mr. Field offered the following resolutions, which were adopted: 
Resolved , That a Finance Committee, consisting of three mem¬ 
bers of the executive board, be elected at the present meeting, and 
annually thereafter, whose duty it shall be to audit and allow all 
claims against the State Agricultural Society, except salaries and 
premiums. 
Resolved further , That no claim of any kind shall be allowed 
by said committee, unless the same shall be fully itemized and 
accompanied by proper vouchers. 
On motion, the board adjourned to meet at 9 o’clock, A. M., of 
the following morning. 
Thursday, Feb. 8, 1872—9 o’clock, A. M. 
The board met pursuant to adjournment; all the members 
present. 
The Secretary introduced a committee of the State Horticul¬ 
tural Society, who renewed the proposition of last year, for super¬ 
intending the horticultural department of the state fair. 
After some discussion, it was voted that there be appropriated, 
