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outside length is practically 8', and the base corresponds. I fear that the Biele Company is in error in the construction of this piece, and while it may be large enough to exhibit the albums, we have no means here of determining that fact.

Very truly yours,
R. Rathbun
Assistant Secretary
in charge of National Museum.