In order to obtain such information as might serve to facilitate its attainment, the Secretary of State was directed in July last to apply to persons versed in science and familiar with the subject of public education for their views as to the mode of disposing of the fund best calculated to meet the intentions of the testator and prove most beneficial to mankind.
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To the House of Representatives of the United States:I herewith transmit to the House of Representatives a report from the Secretary of State, with accompanying papers, in answer to their resolution of the 23d instant.
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I herewith transmit to the House of Representatives a report, with accompanying papers, from the Secretary of State, in answer to the resolution of the House of the 16th of December last.
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