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[[preprinted]] UNITED STATES NATIONAL MUSEUM UNDER DIRECTION OF THE SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION WASHINGTON [[/preprinted]] Jan. 24, 1889 Mr. G. Brown Goode, Assistant Secretary in charge National Museum Sir :- I have the honor to submit herewith a report upon work done in the Department of Birds during the month of December, 1888. [[underlined]]Accessions[[/underlined]] The number of entries made in the Bird Catalogue during December is 209 (Museum Register Nos. 115030 to 115238 inclusive), the principal accessions being as follows :-