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the utility of their theories. If from the vast sums that are lying idle in our country we could procure the comparatively trifling sum of five score thousands of dollars we could extend our knowledge of celestial geography almost ad libitum and gain for our country an honor surpassing that won by the discoveries of Newton and Kepler, Herschell and Ross. Can you suggest any way of reaching a consummation so devoutly to be wished?

Very cordially yours

George W. Holley.

President White.