CLEVELAND, Ome, January. Ist, 1853.

SIR:

After much verbal discussion, and some correspondence, among the Geologists of the United States, it was thought advisable to attempt the organization of an Association for this Country, somewhat i ote the model of the Ge- ological Societies of France and England.

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An informal meeting, of gentlemen engaged in Geological pursuits, was recently held at this place, and the under- signed were requested + act as a committee, and address the members of the State Surveys and others on the subject. It.is not intended, that the members of the Society should sever their connection with the “American Association for the advancement of Science.”

But the Science of Gealhy | has become so important, and in America is becoming so much independent of Europe- an classifications ; that more frequent, and less formal meetings of our Geologists are desirable.

The Science is constituted, principally of facts; which should not only be well observed, but well scrutinised, and compared. With more discussion and deliberation than we have now, and with a more rapid and unreserved ex- change of views; our conclusions would harmonise better, and our labors would-be more effective.

It is thought, that, by means of meetings or sittings of the Society, or of its Committees, to be held at regular and ir- regular intervals, to be fixed by the Association, and at places where interesting and disputed questions arise, or even of ambulatory character, in the field, quicker and surer results would be arrived at; and our conclusions would be more satisfactory at home, as well as more respected abroad.

A more full and speedy publication of the researches, made by members, and others, re be of mutual interest and assistance

Our impression is, that there is a sufficient number of active Geologists, to keep up such an organization in a creditable manner. We wish to have your views, HEOY and fully given, upon this subject, directed by mail to the Chairman of the Committee.

If you favor the plan, please to add any suggestions you may have in mind, and particularly, as to the best time and

place, of a meeting for organization.

Respectfully yours, dc.

SAM’L ST. JOHN, Cleveland, Chairman. | CHAS. WHITTLESEY, Cleveland. JAMES HALL, Albany.

WM. C. REDFIELD, New York.

H. D. ROGERS, Boston.

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