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184 J. II. Pickrell, Esq., of ITarristowcr, presented to the University farm, two pigs—pure Berkshire breed. Mr. Goltra moved that the gift be accepted, and the thanks of this Committee be extended to the generous giver. Carried. The Secretary was instructed to express the thanks of the Committee, in behalf of the University, to Messrs. Fenner & Call, of Urbana, 111., for the donation of one superior Trench plow, patented by Mr. R. It. Fenner. The Committee on contracts of Buildings was also authorized to temporarily employ a Superintendent of Buildings, if necessary, until the next meeting of this Committee. On motion of Judge Lawrence, it was voted that the whole matter in reference to purchases for the library and chemical apparatus, be referred to the Regent, with power to act. The Regent was further instructed to buy a pair of blooded pigs for University farm. The Committee then adjourned to meet again at the call of the Regent.

FRIDAY, JULY H, 1871.

The Committee convened at the Regent's office, at 10 o'clock, A. M., Dr. Gregory in the chair. Present—Messrs. Cobb, Cunningham, Lawrence, Pickrell and the Regent. The reading of the minutes of last meeting was dispensed with.

REGENT'S REPORT*

To the Executive Committee:

:—Since your last meeting, the contracts with Mr. E. Gehlman for the erection of the new mechanic shops and new University Building have been made in due form, according to your instructions ; and the work on these buildings has already begun with great vigor. Mr. Gehlman's accounts for work and materials to date, will be laid before you. As these accounts must be signed by a majority of the Trustees before any money can be drawn on them from the State appropriation, they will need the signatures of the Executive Committee, and at least eight other Trustees.

GENTLEMEN