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Gifts to the University
During the Year Ending December 31, 1895.
The University desires to acknowledge the receipt of gifts to the various departments
as follows:
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Since the fire we have received generous gifts from the following individuals and publishers:
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Professor William A. Tilden, F. R. S., London, England—specimens of isoprene of
his own preparation.Willoughby Walke, Esq., U. S. A., Fort Monroe, Va.—Nickel-coated and other new
cartridges for small arms.A. Thies, Esq., Haile Gold Mine, S. C.—Illustrations of chlorination process for the
extraction of gold from its ores.The Willson Aluminum Company, Spray, N. C.—A liberal supply of calcium carbide
for the preparation of acetylene.
TO THE CHEMICAL LABORATORY FROM—
Maj. R. F. Mason, Charlottesville, Va.—Three specimens of gold ore.
Capt. Charles Morgan.—One auk, killed by him on Cobb's Island.
Prof. O. C. Marsh, Yale University—Two charts showing restoration of extinct animals.
TO THE NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM FROM—
Richmond Locomotive and Machine Works, Richmond, Va.—Set of locomotive drawings.
TO THE ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT FROM—
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