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GBG S34350 UNITED STATES NATIONAL MUSEUM UNDER DIRECTION OF THE SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION WASHINGTON April 2d 1884 Prof S.F. Baird Secy. Smithsonian Dear Sir I have to report the following progress with the Rich Collection during March. All the genera of Muricidae and Buccinidae have been sorted and arranged. Two hundred species have been labled and catalogued and arranged by genera. Respectfully yours. Francis Winslow Lt. U.S.N.