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9.12.53
[[preprinted]]
SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION

OFFICE OF ASSISTANT SECRETARY
IN CHARGE OF U.S. NATIONAL MUSEUM

S.P. LANGLEY, Secretary.
G. BROWN GOODE, Assistant Secretary.

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Washington,[[/preprinted]] September 5, 1895.

The Assistant Secretary 

In charge of U.S. National Museum.

Dear Sir: 

I have the honor to transmit herewith the Report for the year ending in June 30, 1895, relating to my Department. 

Very respectfully, 

/s/Chad Bendire

Honorary Curator, Dept. of Oology.