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29 collection of mounted duplicates, consisting of more than 700 specimens, aggregating about 600 species, was made up into six sets for distribution, set I containing 367 specimens and 295 species. [[underlined]] e. Remodeling copy of labels for Exhibition Series, and correcting proof of same. [[/underlined]] - During the year the copy for species labels for the Exhibition Series was carefully revised to correspond with the nomenclature and numeration of the American Ornithologists' Union Check List, the number of separate labels being about 975. Proof of all these was also carefully revised by both the curator and assistant curator. [[underlined]] f. Special investigations. [[/underlined]] - During April, May, and June, 1886, several groups of birds which had hitherto been in a state of great confusion were made the subject of special critical revision, with very satisfactory