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[[stamp]] JUL 23 1890 [[/stamp]]

[[preprinted]] UNITED STATES NATIONAL MUSEUM
UNDER DIRECTION OF
THE SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION
WASHINGTON [[/preprinted]], July 22, 1890.

Mr. G. Brown Goode
Assistant Secretary
in charge National Museum.

Sir:
In compliance with instructions contained in your circular letter of the 1st inst., I have the honor to submit herewith a report upon work done in the Department of Birds during the year ending June 30, 1890.
Very respectfully yours,
R. Ridgway.
Curator Department of Birds.