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[[annotation vertical page edge in blue ink]] 421 [[preprinted]] International Exhibition, 1876. Bureau of Transportation for U.S. Executive Departments. Philadelphia, ^[[September 12]] 187^[[6]] Col. S.C. Lyford, U.S.A. Chairman of Board on behalf of United States Executive Departments. Capt. John F. Rodgers, U.S.A. In charge of Bureau of Transportation. [[/preprinted]] Colonel S.C. Lyford U.S.A. Chairman of Board tc Washington, D.C. Colonel Herewith I have the honor to forward an account, certified in duplicate, in favor of the Adams Express Company for transportation of materials for the Smithsonian Institution Exhibit - Amount $7.70 Very respectfully Your obt servant [[signed]]John F. Rodgers[[/signed]] Capt. in Chg. Bureau Thru: Prof. Spencer F. Baird } Rep Smithsonian Inst.n Int Ex }
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not sure if the name is Adams or Adaues. There is a latter letter where it is clearly Adams. Could be same company