There is a law of the state directing the presentation of the volumes of the natural history of the state of New-York, to foreign governments and bodies and persons making donations to the state library. The governor and secretary of state are charged with this duty. I had an interview with these gentlemen during the present week and they assured me that they would in a few weeks at most, give the necessary directions for their transmission. Of course, a copy will be sent to his majesty and another to the royal library of France. And I have reason to suppose that copies will be sent to several of the ministers who have made donations through you. Certainly, to count de Salvandy. I have no doubt but every thing will be done in a manneer acceptable to you[3]. I am extremely happy to learn that you have for us a copy of the judicial statistics of France. This is a most valuable donation. That of the Count de Salvandy is a splendid one and will be duly noticed to the Legislature, when they meet in 1846. The regents of the University deeply feel their indebtedness to you for your kindness in forwarding. I have honour to remain with respect, your truly, J. ROMEYN BECK, Secretary. [3] About two hundred volumes of legislative documents, and 10 copies of the natural History, of New-York, with 10 Geologic maps, destined to the king, the chamber of peers, the chamber of deputies, the royal library, the ministers of justice, of public instructions, of commerce, of finances and to A. Vattemare, were transmitted. * * * * * Mercantile Library Association, Clinton Hall. New-York, November 24th, 1845. DEAR SIR, I am greatly pleased at being able to state that the books for the city of Paris have at length been forwarded by our city council through M. Edward Bossange, and I trust they may reach their destination in safety. They have been bound in uniform style and form a handsome collection. The survey of this state, which forms a part of it, is a fine work. I trust that the delay which has ocurred may leave no unfavorable impression in the minds of the gentlemen composing the council of the city of Paris. I have urged forward the sending as much as proper and M. Valentine, the clerk of our city council, has taken an active interest in the matter. All have desired to make the collection worthy of the distinguished body for whom it is designed, and it has been found necessary to delay some time until certain books could be procured not readily met with. A communication from the mayor of the city accompanies the books.