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MILITARY DEPARTMENT.

J. M. GREGORY, L. L. D., Regent Illinois Industrial University : SIR—I have the honor to respectfully report that the attendance of my classes during winter term, 1876, was as follows : Two years French 12 One year French 24 ; Two years German 23 One year German (2 Recit.) 45 Military Science (3 Classes) 52 The University Battalion under my command was of the following strength : Troop. Captain. Lieuten't Sergeant. Privates. Excused. 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Total. 1 31 33 25 30 30 31 33 32 11 257

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In all the classes and military exercises the catalogue programme has been fully carried out. Under General Order No. 3, Adjutant General's Office, the University Battalion has been incoiporated into the Illinois Militia, to constitute the Sixth Regiment Illinois State Guards. In the same order the commanding officers of regiments are appointed a committee to confer with Adjutant General H. Hillard in regard to a visit to the Centennial Exposition, at Philadelphia, on or before the fourth of July, 1876. In accordance with the above order 1 have corresponded with the Adjutant General of the State, the Central Commissioner of Illinois, Dr. F. L. Mathews, Gen. Hawley, of the central committee on military, the railroads, &c, but affairs are not as yet in a preventable condition. I have been told that most of our students would eagerly avail themselves of such an opportunity if within the reach of their means. I think that such a visit of a number of our students to the Centennial, would be extremely beneficial to them individually, and a credit to the University ; and have concluded to accept this task of responsibility and work—if the total expense per individual student could be brought within the sum of $40. I think that at a much higher figure we could not obtain a sufficient number to make a good appearance, and make it worth the trouble of extra drill and preparation. There will be needed some pecuniary aid from the University—perhaps not very much—to fit u p accoutrements, arms, and for the purchase of knapsacks for the number going. I desire to make economy a prominent point, both for -students and University, but would respectfully ask you to obtain from the Board of Trustees an expression of approval or disapproval of the movement, and also what aid I might expect. Since action will have to be taken before the Board meets again, I would respectfully suggest that the matter be referred to the Executive Committee. For the defraying of expenses in the Military Department, Armory and Gymnasium, I would ask that the unexpended balance of $ , (as per report of Business Agent) be reassigned to t h e department for the next semester. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, E. SNYDER, Colonel 6th Ills. S. I. Univ. Batt.

JUNE 6, 1876. The Board met in the University Parlor at 4:15 P. M. Present: Messrs.- Brown, Cobb, Flagg, Gillham, Gardner, Pickrell, and Sabin. Absent: Gov. Beveridge, Messrs. Blackburn, Byrd, and MaFon. A recess of half an hour was taken to attend the Alumni session in the Chapel.