Dear Sir,
I am greatly pleased at being able to state that the books for the city of Paris have at length been forwarded by our city council through M. Edward Bossange, and I trust they may reach their destination in safety.
They have been bound in uniform style and form a handsome collection. The survey of this state, which forms a part of it, is a fine work. I trust that the delay which has ocurred may leave no unfavorable impression in the minds of the gentlemen composing the council of the city of Paris.
I have urged forward the sending as much as proper and M. Valentine, the clerk of our city council, has taken an active interest in the matter. All have desired to make the collection worthy of the distinguished body for whom it is designed, and it has been found necessary to delay some time until certain books could be procured not readily met with.
A communication from the mayor of the city accompanies the books.
I have taken the liberty of sending with them two copies of the catalogue of our library, one for yourself and one for the city council of Paris, and also a small packet addressed to yourself containing a number of letters of acknowledgement for the works you kindly forwarded to our association.
With sentiments of the highest respect I remain,
Your most obedient servant,
H. K. Bull,
Corresponding secretary.