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THE French Academy has just accepted the administration of M. Pierre Lasserre's legacy, now amounting to 576,450 francs. In accordance with the terms of the bequest, the capital sum will be divided in three parts, the interests upon which will be awarded to the author of the best literary work, for an important scientific discovery, and to the composer of the best musical work. The respective awards will be made by the French Academy, the Academy of Sciences, and the Academy of Fine Arts.

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Notes. Nature 56, 450–454 (1897). https://doi.org/10.1038/056450a0

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