Discusses plans for the first annual meeting of the National Institute as well as its scope and general goals. Includes minutes of the board of management, December 23, 1843, and copies of circulars issued by the board on October 15, 1842 and February 24, 1843. Lists the following as members of the committee: Joseph C. Spencer, Joseph R. Ingersoll, Robert J. Walker, W[illia]m C. Rives, Rufus Choate, W[illia]m C. Preston, Abbott Lawrence, and Alexander Dallas Bache. Signed in type by Joseph P. Ingersoll.; Top portion of sheet partially destroyed.