The president read the following letter, which was approved by
the Academy:

Newport, R.I., November 7, 1893.

Prof. O. C. Marsh,

President of the National Academy of Sciences.

Sir:

I take this opportunity to inform the Academy through
you that the vacancy in the Board of Directors of the Bache fund,
occasioned by the resignation of Prof. James D. Dana, has been filled
by the appointment of Prof. George L. Goodale.

Your obedient servant,

Wolcott Gibbs,

For the Board of Directors.