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[[preprinted]] SUNDAY, DECEMBER 10, 1865. [[/preprinted]]
The papers of Dr Hayes
consist of 
1 astronomical and geodetic
2 magnetic survey
3 tidal observations
4 meteorological
temperature pressure &
winds
an appendix and introduction
will furnish a sketch
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On Monday Evening the 11th of Dec the members of the Washington Medical Society held a meeting in the Laboratory of the Institution. They desire to meet in the Smithsonian Building every 1st Monday of the month. I gave them a welcome and showed them some objects of interest and give them an explanation of the [[continued at the bottom of next page]]

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[[preprinted]] MONDAY, DECEMBER 11, 1865. [[/preprinted]]
Dr. Hayes called relative to the publication of his papers on the Northern observations.
Will furnish the introductory matter in the course of two weeks - is about to publish his narrative - Wishes to know about the publication of the works which I referred to the observatory for aid in the publication.
Referred to Mr Schott the work of Lournis of the Aurora.
Mr Schott has finished all the calculations in regard to the Hayes Expedition.
Sent letter signed by myself and General Delafield to the architect directing him promptly to stop operations on the building and put it in a condition to withstand the storms of winter 
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