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2 [[strikethrough]] of [[/strikethrough]] a separate article. He agreed to this and said [[strikethrough]] it [[/strikethrough]] [[insertion]] ^ the article [[/insertion]] might be published as a bulletin of the Museum of Comp. Zoology. [[strikethrough]] At the [[/strikethrough]] At the same time I enquired whether he would object to a cast being made of or presentation in the National Museum to which he replied that the Museum of Comp. Zoology [[strikethrough]] would be glad [[/strikethrough]] had no objection, but would like to have a cast also, if possible. On receiving this word, I had three casts made by Mr. Palmer, with the idea that one might be sent to the Mus. of Comp. Zoology in return for its courtesy [[strikethrough]] in letting us have for [[/strikethrough]] [[insertion]] ^ in [[/insertion]] allowing us to make a mold. In preparing the paper on the specimen, I found it desirable to have two photographs made of a beaked whale [[insertion]] ^ jaw [[/insertion]] in the National Museum collection, for comparison. I have already submitted a requisin for this work, which I suppose might also be considered a return for courtesies received. Finally, as the paper is based in [[strikethrough]] small [[/strikethrough]] part on the Natural Museum Collection, I desire to ask permission to
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