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^[[E]] ^[[ [[underlined]] Reviewed [[/underlined]] ]] ^[[file 89-90]] [[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.