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345 August 31 1877 Prof S.F. Baird Representative of Smithsonian Institution HB Sir: I transmit herewith five Diplomas for the Smithsonian Institution [[MANISH?]] for the Director General. Respectfully, Your obedient servant, [[signature]] Chairman of Board. [[stamp]] Ordinance Office War Dept.[[/stamp]] My dear Professor This young man Frankd D. Sherman, was employed in an custome [[?]] office and is a very bright- and intelligent [[gent?]] He may be of some use to you as someone you know and times[[ I serve him- If you can start him in man frosh whereby he may achieve glory. fkene Is so ovway. Stberu?]]