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Ridgway K 1 lower Ann. rep. 86-87. UNITED STATES NATIONAL MUSEUM UNDER DIRECTION OF THE SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION WASHINGTON July 26, 1887 Mr. G. Brown Goode Assistant Secretary, Smithsonian Institution. in charge of National Museum Sir: In compliance with circular of instructions dated June 9th, 1887, I have the honor to submit herewith a report upon the operations of the Department of Birds for the year ending June 30, 1887. Very respectfully, R. Ridgway Curator, Department Birds.