CONTENTS OF VOLUMES I AND II. Act of organization of the Institution and amendments, etc. to March 3, 1899.. Will of James Smithson (made October 23, 1826; proved June 27, 1829) Correspondence between attorneys in England, the Department of State, Richard Rush, etc., relative to the bequest of Smithson (July 21, 1835- Page. XXI XXVII The case of the United States Government against the English Government in 13 14 Decree in chancery awarding Smithson's bequest to the United States, May 56 Twenty-fifth Congress, 1837-1839: Bequest considered. Message of President Van Buren, December 6, 1838. Memorial of Prof. Walter R. Johnson.. Memorial of Charles Lewis Fleischmann.. Speeches on application of the bequest. Bill for disposition of the bequest (Robbins). Debate on establishment of the Smithsonian Institution Page. 143 145 146 155 163, 173 171 173 Statement of investment of Smithson bequest in State stocks Twenty-seventh Congress, 1841-1843: Repeal of act to invest Smithson fund in State stocks . Message of President Tyler, December 7, 1841 ..... Report of House select committee (Adams) Copies of State bonds procured from Smithson fund Statement of stocks in which the fund was invested. Bill to establish the Smithsonian Institution (Adams) United States exploring expedition..... Purchase of city hall for Smithsonian Institution (proposed) 438 439 Legislation relative to the Institution and its dependencies, 1847-1899... 441 Thirtieth Congress, 1847-1849: Committee on the Smithsonian Institution 443 |