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^[[E & A used file]] [[preprinted]] UNITED STATES NATIONAL MUSEUM UNDER DIRECTION OF THE SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION WASHINGTON [[/preprinted]] Sept. 2, 1893 Dr. 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 August 1893, in the Department of Birds,- [[underlined]] Accessions. [[/underlined]] The number of specimens entered in the museum register during August is 469 (catalogue numbers 128905-129374 inclusive). The principal accessions being the following,-