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Rh Resolved to establish an agency for the benefit of German emigrants.

The Secretary reports the receipt of a letter from the Minister of the Interior in Würtemberg, in which the latter expresses the thanks of the government for the efforts of the Society for the protection of German emigrants.

Rev. W. D. Strobel delivers an appropriate and sterling address on occasion of the fiftieth anniversary of the Society.

1837. . Resolved to raise the number of the members of the Board of Directors from seven to nine, by the election of two physicians.

1838. . Resolved that, from May 1st, members shall pay annual dues of not less than $5.00.

. John Jacob Astor donates $5000 to the Society.

In this year Mr. Charles M. Burkhalter, who has belonged to the Society for 45 years, and is its oldest member, was admitted to membership,

1839. . John Jacob Astor makes a further donation of $5000 to the Society.

1841. . John Jacob Astor again presents the Society with $5000, for the purpose of carrying on the agency.

John Jacob Astor, who declines his re-election as President, is made an honorary life member.

. The Treasurer reports that a concert given for the benefit of the Society has realized a surplus of $1131.44.

G. H. Paulsen was appointed agent of the Society, at an annual salary of $850, and the agency was established at 105 Fulton Street.

1843. . At the general meeting held in St. Matthew's Church, on this day, the committee appointed for the revision of the by-laws reported various material alterations. The officers of the Society—President, two Vice-Presidents, two Secretaries, and Treasurer—hitherto elected directly by the general meeting, are in future to be chosen by the thirteen members of the Board elected by the general meeting,