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[[preprinted]] UNITED STATES NATIONAL MUSEUM UNDER DIRECTION OF THE SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION WASHINGTON [[/preprinted]] ack'd March 3, 1890 Mr G. Brown Goode Assistant Secretary in charge National Museum Sir: I have the honor to submit herewith a report upon work done during the month of February, 1890, in the Department of Birds:- [[underline]]Accessions[[/underline]] The number of specimens entered in the bird catalogue during February is 246 (museum register nos 117472-117717, inclusive), the principal accessions being the following:- [[underline]] United States Fish Commission (through[[/underline]]