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temporarily retired from the board. Upon his return, he was 
informed that the resolution had been unanimously adopted, 
and that it was the hope of the board that this action would 
induce him to remain yet longer in the service of the society. 
In a few remarks, the secretary expressed his high apprecia¬ 
tion of the many kind expressions of interest and good will 
on the part of members of the board, as well as for their gen¬ 
erous resolution to increase his compensation, and concluded 
by declaring his willingness to accede to their request. 
Mr. Stilson offered the following resolution: 
“ Resolved, That the thanks of this society and of the state are due to 
our secretary, Dr. J. W. Hoyt, for the large and valuable collection of min¬ 
eral, agricultural and various products of nature and the arts, which, with 
great labor at home, and in foreign travels, and with the expenditure of 
considerable sums of money from his own personal funds, he has gathered 
and placed in these rooms for the public use. 
“Resolved, further, That, on reflection, we regret the action of the society 
at the late December meeting, in relinquishing its interest in said collect¬ 
ions in favor of the Wisconsin Academy of Sciences, Arts and Letters, and 
that we request Dr. Hoyt to defer any official communication to the academy 
of the said action of the society until it first be determined whether the 
society may not, in some manner mutually satisfactory, itself acquire a full 
and permanent interest in the proprietorship of said collections. 
“ Resolved, That the president is heieby requested to appoint a commit¬ 
tee of three members of this board to confer with Dr. Hoyt op this whole 
subject, and ascertain upon what conditions the said interest and propri¬ 
etorship may be so acquired.” 
Which, on motion of Mr. Eaton, was adopted. 
The president, in pursuance of the resolution, appointed 
Messrs. Eli Stilson, W. W. Field and W. R. Taylor to act as 
said committee. 
Mr. Eaton offered the following resolution: 
“Resolved, That the state fair for 1872 be held in the city of Milwaukee: 
provided, that the citizens of said place shall make such improvements and 
additions to the fair grounds heretofore occupied, as the executive board of 
the society may require; said improvements and additions to be made pre¬ 
vious to the fair of 1871.” 
Which, after some discussion, was unanimously adopted. 
On motion, the board adjourned to meet at 9 o’clock the fol¬ 
lowing morning. 
4— Ag. Tit. 
