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Department of the Interior 156 BUREAU OF EDUCATION WASHINGTON, D.C. Feb 26 1876 [[stamped]] FEB 28 1876 [[/stamped]] Prof. Spencer F. Baird, Smithsonian Institution Dear Sir: I have the honor and pleasure hereby of forwarding the enclosed letter from Hon. Mr. Townsend, Member of Congress from the Sixth District of Pennsylvania. It will be gratifying to me and I am sure it will be to you, if his wishes with regard to Mr. E.A. Barber can be carried out. Very respectfully Your obedient servant John Eaton Commissioner