Proceedings of the American Philosophical Society Held at Philadelphia for Promoting Useful Knowledge, Томи 7 – 8American Philosophical Society, 1861 |
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... motion of Prof. Cresson , the Society proceeded to the nomination of a Librarian , in compliance with Sec . 1 , Chap . VIII . of the amended laws of the Society , and Mr. J. P. Les- ley was nominated for election to that office : after ...
... motion of Prof. Cresson , the Society proceeded to the nomination of a Librarian , in compliance with Sec . 1 , Chap . VIII . of the amended laws of the Society , and Mr. J. P. Les- ley was nominated for election to that office : after ...
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... motion of Mr. Foulke , it was agreed that a committee of ten members be appointed to consider and report upon the condition of the Society , and whether any and what measures should be adopted to increase its future usefulness . The Pre ...
... motion of Mr. Foulke , it was agreed that a committee of ten members be appointed to consider and report upon the condition of the Society , and whether any and what measures should be adopted to increase its future usefulness . The Pre ...
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... motion of Mr. Foulke ) Dr. Bell and Dr. Laroche . The Librarian presented estimates of the cost of additional shelves to accommodate the books , which , on motion of Dr. Bell , were referred to the consideration of the Committee 6.
... motion of Mr. Foulke ) Dr. Bell and Dr. Laroche . The Librarian presented estimates of the cost of additional shelves to accommodate the books , which , on motion of Dr. Bell , were referred to the consideration of the Committee 6.
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... motion of Mr. Foulke , the Librarian was instructed to transmit by mail to the members of the Society its proceed- ings , so soon as published , except in cases where requested not to do so by the parties interested . On motion of Dr ...
... motion of Mr. Foulke , the Librarian was instructed to transmit by mail to the members of the Society its proceed- ings , so soon as published , except in cases where requested not to do so by the parties interested . On motion of Dr ...
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... motion of Dr. Le Conte , the application of the heirs of Joseph Horsfield was referred to the Committee on the Library , with power to act , and the Society was adjourned . Stated Meeting , March 18 , 1859 . Present , twenty - four ...
... motion of Dr. Le Conte , the application of the heirs of Joseph Horsfield was referred to the Committee on the Library , with power to act , and the Society was adjourned . Stated Meeting , March 18 , 1859 . Present , twenty - four ...
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