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[[annotation vertical page edge in blue ink]] 423 [[preprinted]] International Exhibition, 1876. Bureau of Transportation for U.S. Executive Departments. Philadelphia, [[/preprinted]]October 7 187[[/preprinted]]6 [[box 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]] Professor S. F. Baird Smithsonian Institution Philadelphia Dear Sir- The articles referred to in your letter of this 4th week were duly received and are in store at Sthacy [/?smeared] it account subject to your order. Very truly yours John F. Rodgers Capt. in chg Bureau
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cannot make out the smeared name - notated above