Halsey, of New York, was read by the Hon. Grenville M. Inga'lsbe in the absence of Mr. Halsey. Dr. Sherman Williams, of Glens Falls, read a monograph entitled, The " Organization of Sullivan's Expedition." Hon. Grenville M. Ingalsibe read by title only a paper entitled, " A Bibliography of Sullivan's Expedition." A paper entitled, " An Indian Civilization and its Destruction," by Col. S. W. Moulthrop, was read by the Rev. W. H. P. Hatch in the absence of Col. Moulthrop.

A paper entitled, " The Campaign," was read by William Wait, of Kinderhook, when the meeting adjourned until August 23d, at 10 o'clock A. M., at the same place. ROBERT O. BASCOM, Secretarv.

ANNUAL MEETING. 9

TRUSTEES* MEETING. August 23d, 1905.

At a meetingof the Trustees of the New York State Historical Association held at Lake George on the 22d day of August, 1905, a quorum being present, the following officers were elected : President, Hon. Jas. A. Roberts, Buffalo, N. Y. First Vice-President, Hon. G. M. Ingalsbe, Sandy Hill, N. Y. Second Vice-President, Dr. Sherman Williams, Glens Falls, N.Y. Third Vice-President, John Boulton Simpson, Bolton, N. Y. Treasurer, James A. Holden, Glens Falls, N. Y. Secretary, Robert O. Bascom, Fott Edward, N. Y. Asst. Secretary, Frederick B. Richards, Ticonderoga, N. Y. The printing bill of E. H. Lrsk was presented to the Trustees and after disicussion the same was referred to the Treasurer and Secretary with power to settle the same.

The following committees were appointed : Standing Committee on Legislation: Hon. James A. Roberts, Gen. Henry E. Tremain, Dr. Sherman Williams, Morris Patterson Ferris, Hon. Hugh Hastings. On Marking Historic Spots: Dr. Sherman Williams. Frederick B. Richards, James A. Holden, Asahel R. Wing, Hon. Grenville M. Ingalsbe. On Fort Ticonderoga: Mrs. Elizabeth Watrous. John Boulton Simpson, George O.