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... Natural History . 5. The application of Science to the Useful Arts . 6. American History and Antiquities . 7. Agriculture . 8. Literature and the Fine Arts . ments at pres- ent . added . SECTION 2. The Institution , at any stated ...
... Natural History . 5. The application of Science to the Useful Arts . 6. American History and Antiquities . 7. Agriculture . 8. Literature and the Fine Arts . ments at pres- ent . added . SECTION 2. The Institution , at any stated ...
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National Institute for the Promotion of Science. NATIONAL INSTITUTION FOR THE PROMOTION OF SCIENCE , WASHINGTON . The ... Natural History , & c . & c . The following Officers were appointed , to continue until the annual meeting in ...
National Institute for the Promotion of Science. NATIONAL INSTITUTION FOR THE PROMOTION OF SCIENCE , WASHINGTON . The ... Natural History , & c . & c . The following Officers were appointed , to continue until the annual meeting in ...
Pagina 14
... Natural History . Hon . LEVI WOODBURY , Secretary of the Treasury , Chairman . Col. Jos . G. TOTTEN , Vice Chairman . Col. G. TALCOTT , Secretary . Department of American History and Antiquities . PETER FORCE , President , THOMAS ...
... Natural History . Hon . LEVI WOODBURY , Secretary of the Treasury , Chairman . Col. Jos . G. TOTTEN , Vice Chairman . Col. G. TALCOTT , Secretary . Department of American History and Antiquities . PETER FORCE , President , THOMAS ...
Pagina 14
... Science to the Arts . Dr. THOS . P. JONES , Chairman , H. C. WILLIAMS , Secretary . Department of Literature and the ... Natural History . " Order- ed to be printed . The following circulars were read : From Mr. Poinsett to the officers ...
... Science to the Arts . Dr. THOS . P. JONES , Chairman , H. C. WILLIAMS , Secretary . Department of Literature and the ... Natural History . " Order- ed to be printed . The following circulars were read : From Mr. Poinsett to the officers ...
Pagina 14
... Natural History was requested to pre- pare catalogues of the Animals and Vegetables of the District of Columbia , and to collect specimens . Stated Meeting , September 14 , 1840 . Present , twenty - three members . Hon . JOEL R ...
... Natural History was requested to pre- pare catalogues of the Animals and Vegetables of the District of Columbia , and to collect specimens . Stated Meeting , September 14 , 1840 . Present , twenty - three members . Hon . JOEL R ...
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