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to allow the exhibit to remain, adds to the expense, and cautions toward a stricter economy of what funds we have still on hand. 

I enclose letter of Mr Bennett. 

After diligent inquiry I can find no record of correspondence in the Dept concerning the receipt of the Ericas. Certainly they never were placed in my possession, and I cannot ascertain that they were ever received by this department. 

Yours very respectfully
William Saunders