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Ridgway. K 1 lower May 1887. [[Preprinted]] UNITED STATES NATIONAL MUSEUM UNDER DIRECTION OF THE SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION WASHINGTON [[/Preprinted]] June 9th 1887. Professor Spencer F. Baird Secretary Smithsonian Institution and Director United States National Museum Sir: I have the honor to submit therewith a report upon work done during the month of May, 1887, in the Department of Birds. [[underline]] Accessions. [[/underline]] The number of entries made in the bird catalogue during May is 184 (Museum Register Nos 110946 to 11129 inclusive) the principal accessions being as follows: [[diagonal line]]