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39. U.S.N., was assigned to duty about the same time, and entrusted with the dry collection of Desmosticha echini, which he has entirely identified, apparently with great accuracy. Mr. Safford, before he came to the Museum, was already versed in the proper method of scientific study, and, therefore, lost but little time in entering upon his duties here Mr. James E. Benedict, who was appointed in December last permanent naturalist on the U.S. Fish Commission Str. "Albatross", was instructed by you to assist in this department, in the special branch in which he is interested - the Annelids, whenever his other duties would permit. The preparation of
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