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58 quested, without compensation during the time of absenee, and subject to the approval of the faculty.

ILLINOIS INDUSTRIAL UNIVERSITY, S e p t e m b e r 11th, 1877.

Hon. J. M. Gregory, LL. D. and Board of Trustees, • GENTLEMEN: I very respectfully ask leave of a b s e n c e during" the months of November, December, J a n u a r y and F e b r u a r y of this school year. I am induced to m a k e this r e q u e s t t h a t I may spend the time in the study of comparative pathology, at some prominent medical school of this c o u n t r y . The intimate connection between h u m a n and v e t e r i n a r y medicine, t h e m a n y c o m m u n i cable maladies from animate to mankind, t h e similarity of t r e a t m e n t in n u m e r o u s cases, t h e frequent possibility of the prevention of t h e spread of contagious diseases, and m a n y other reasons, render it highly desirable t h a t a public teacher of animal physiology and pathology, should be well versed in all t h a t is known of h u m a n diseases and their t r e a t ment . Should my request be granted I will do everything in my power to m a k e u p t h e instruction t o t h e students, before and after my r e t u r n . V e r y respectfully, F . W. PEENTICB, M. R. C. V . S.

Mr. Gardner was requested to take the necessary steps relating to opening a central avenue through the grounds, north from main building. The treasurer, Mr. J. W . Bunn, then read his report, which was received and approved.

TREASURER'S REPORT.

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Urbana, Sep. 13th, 1877.

JOHN W. BUNN, Treasurer.