I have recd. Sir, with your favour of the 15th. inst. the Packet from the "Museum Royal d.’Histoire Naturelle." Having long since ceased to be the President of the Society to which it is addressed, I can only have the pleasure of forwarding the communication to my actual Successor, with a confidence it will be received with the due sensibility and attention. I pray you Sir to accept assurances of my great respect & good wishes.