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Fleniken, with the gratifying intelligence that the king had ordered the medal to be awarded to Miss Mitchell, and that it would be delivered to him for transmission as soon as it could be struck off. This has since been done.
"I will only add that, should you succeed in effecting this object, you will render a very acceptable service to all the friends of science in America. "I remain, dear sir, with high consideration, your obedient, faithful servant, "To R. P. FLENIKEN, ESQ., Chargé d'Affaires of the United States of America at Copenhagen." "Légation des Etats Unis d'Amérique,}
I felt encouraged, however, by his statement not only to renew my correspondence on the subject with Professor Schumacher, but I determined, on the 8th of August, to address a letter to R.P. Fleniken, Esq., Chargé d'Affaires of the United States at Copenhagen. This letter was accompanied with copies of the original papers. Mr. Fleniken entered with great zeal and interest into the subject.
Fleniken addressed his letters to the minister of foreign affairs and to the king, and he continued to give his attention to the subject till the object was happily effected, and the medal placed in his hands.
"Aussitôt que cette médaille sera frappée, je m'empresserai de vous la faire parvenir. "En attendant je saisis avec bien du plaisir cette occasion pour vous renouveler, Monsieur, les assurances de ma considération très distinguée. "À MONSIEUR FLENIKEN, Chargé d'Affaires des Etats Unis d'Amérique." "Copenhagen, 6th October, 1848.
"As soon as this medal is struck, I will have it forwarded to you, and meanwhile have much pleasure in availing myself of this occasion to renew to you, sir, the assurances of my most distinguished consideration. "To MR. FLENIKEN, Chargé d'Affaires of the United States of America." "Légation des Etats Unis d'Amérique,
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