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in it. I have replied as directed by the regents to M. the CountdeSalvandy and must ask you to present the letter to him.

The legislature of this state adjourned about the middle ofMay, the laws, journals and documents of the two houses whichare now directed by an act passed this session, to be sent to thegovernment of France (duplicate copy), have not yet come fromthe hands of the printers and binders—‘probably it may be twomonths, before they are completed, as indexes are to be com-piled for each ; but as soon as I receive them (and it is my dutyby law to forward them), they shall be sent.

Meanwhile I have collected from the various departments afew publications which I trust may be interesting they, are, asyou are probably aware, not for sale and of course cannot readilybe obtained out of this city. I send parcels for the minsters ofpublic instruction, of finances, of agriculture and commerce, ofjustice and of the marine.

There is a law of the state directing the presentation of thevolumes of the natural history of the state of New-York, to fo-reign governments and bodies and persons making donations to thestate library. The governor and secretary of state are chargedwith this duty. I had an interview with these gentlemen duringthe present week and they assured me that they would in a fewweeks at most, give the necessary directions for their transmis-sion. Of course, a copy will be sent to his majesty and anotherto the royal library of France . And I have reason to supposethat copies will be sent to several of the ministers who have madedonations through you. Certainly, to count de Salvandy. Ihave no doubt but every thing will be done in a manneer accep-table to you (t).

I am extremely happy to learn that you have for us a copy ofthe judicial statistics of France this is a most valuable donationThat of the Count de Salvandy is a splendid one and will be dulynoticed to the Legislature , when they meet in 1846.

The regents of the University deeply feel their indebtednessto you lor your kindness in forwarding.

I have honour to remain with respect, your truly,

J. Romeyn Beck ,Secretary.

(1) About two hundred volumes of legislative documents, and 10 co-pies of the natural History, of New-York, with 10 Geologic maps, des-tined to the king, the chamber of peers, the chamber of deputies, theroyal library, theministersof justice,ofpublic instructions, ofcommerce,of finances and to A. Vatlemare, were transmitted.