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[[preprinted]] SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION.
WASHINGTON D.C., 18 [[/preprinted]]

for this very purpose, viz: one very rare form of Buceros from Barnum's, 1 sulphur crested Cockatoo [[insertion]](Cacatua galerita,)[[/insertion]] and one specimen of Sula bassana; there being  no vessel suitable to macerate the latter in. Such material, heretofore, has been frequently thrown away and lost.   In addition I would like to be authorized to secure from the proper authorities such small bottles from the storeroom, and alcohol in sufficient quantities, to preserve the viscera and other valuable anatomical parts of such specimens as quoted above. The specimens to be labelled and retained in my section for the present.

Trusting that these important request be granted,

I am Sir
Very Respectfully
Yr'.Obd't.Servant
[[signed]] R.W. Shufeldt [[/signed]]
Hon. Cur. Sect. Osteology

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