Capellini himself was invited by the then king and by distinguished fella to establish there a museum of natural hisotry fifty years ago, but as everything had be provided

his  were thought too costly and the project was abandoned.



He thinks at least a quarter of a century will pass before the means and the man 

necessary to create a museum will be forthcoming.  He asks me to request you to consult my  American, English, French or Genman scientific men who have visited Bologna what they think of the geological museum and the new institute.



But whatever recommends itself to Dr. Carnegie will be wise and generous, and those who sole interest in this matter is the propagation of Science and the promotion

of good will and kindness between nations will be statisfied with his decision.



Very Truly

Persifor Frazier