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      Nov 10 1876
Prof. S.F . Baird
  Representative of Smithsonian Institution
  Sir:
     The removal of the trophy piece from the centre of the Building at an early moment after the Official closing today will be necessary to render the railroad track beneath it available for the removal of goods from the Building.
   The materials of this trophy pertain to the Smithsonian Will you please indicate at once where you would desire these materials to be placed within your section?- it being my intention to direct the taking down of the trophy and the placing of the track in conditions without delay.
        Respectfully
         Your obedient servant
        [[signature]]
     Chairman of Board