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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.