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13. (1) Give the number of specimens received during the year, and also, separately, the total number of specimens in the collection, after making deduction through waste material, exchanges and other distributions. (2) Give the number of the last entries in your catalogue on June 30, 1895, and June 30, 1896. Answer 13. Number of specimens received during the year - Eggs 1729 Nests 154 ^[[line / 1882]] Total number of specimens in the collection 43452. Last catalogue entry June 30 1895. -- 27655. Last catalogue entry June 30 1896. -- 28138. ^[[ I am Sir very respectfully your obedient servant Chas Bendire Hon. Curator Dept. of Oology Washington D.C. July 9th 1896.]]