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XIV   JOURNAL OF THE BOARD.

Resolved, That the Executive Committee have full power as to the site and position of the statue.

In regard to the inscription, after consideration, it was, on motion of Dr. Maclean, unanimously-

Resolved, That the inscription of the pedestal of the statue consist of the name "Joseph Henry."

After consideration of the subject of the ceremonies to be observed at the unveiling of the statue, on motion of Dr. Porter, it was-

Resolved, That the Executive Committee be authorized to take such action in regard to the erection of the statue as it may think best. 

The Secretary presented the annual report of the operations of the Institution for the year 1881.

On motion of Dr. Coppée, it was-

Resolved, That the report of the Secretary be referred to the Executive Committee, with authority to transmit it to Congress.

On motion, the Board then adjourned sine die.