_Portland._ Library Association. Gift of $25,050, from the three
daughters of the late Henry Failing.
-- Bequest of $2500, the income to be used for maintenance of the
donor's private library of nearly 9000 volumes, also bequeathed to
this institution, from John Wilson.
-- Bequest of his private library of nearly 9000 volumes, valued at
$2500, from John Wilson. This library is rich in art works and
examples of early printing, and is to be kept as a separate
collection for reference only.
-- Gift of $1100, for work of cataloging the Wilson Library, provided
for by private subscription, by the directors.