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[[underlined]]Special work accomplished[[underlined]]

The first twelve days of May were passed by the curator in Chicago, installing the museum's bird exhibit at the World's Columbian Exhibition
[[strikethrough]]Postscript.[[strikethrough]][[underline]]Memorandum[[underline]]- On account of the engrossing character of the work connected with the preparation of the World's Fair Exhibit, it was impracticable to ^ keep accurate account of the number of specimens mounted by the taxidermists during the months from October to May, inclusive, or to krp a record of special work accomplished.

Very respectfully yours,
R Ridgway
Curator, Dep't Birds

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