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     July 14 1877
Prof S.F. Baird
 Representative of Smithsonian Institution

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   Sir:
      I take great pleasure in transmitting herewith the following certificate of award by the United States Centennial Commission for objects contributed by the Smithsonian Institution to the International Exhibition of 1876. I am informed that certificates of other awards now in course of preparation will be forwarded as soon as completed. The certificate herewith accompanying is as follows:
   Award to Smithsonian Institution National Museum for Skins and Furs.
   Respectfully
      Your obedient servant
   [[signature]]
 Chairman of Board

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