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[[preprinted]]FRIDAY, AUGUST 4, 1865.[[/preprinted]]
Attended meeting of Light House Board
Called on the secretary of war relative to the transfer of the Medical Museum did not find him or rather he was too unwell to see me.
Engaged on the report.
The stuffed animals in cases show evidence of moulding. ordered cases to be opened at night  shut during the day. Prof. Baird ought to attend to this.
Dr. Allen engaged in labelling all the vatts of the Inst[[on superscript]] Has made out six [[crossed out word illegible]] sets.
Mr Gill engaged in studying the seals ought to be engaged on a catalogue.
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[[preprinted]]SATURDAY, AUGUST 5, 1865.[[/preprinted]]
Paid 72.70 dollars for cartage of the coal. This includes the cartage of the coal to those who have been supplied and must be returned to the Inst[[on superscripted]].
Paid laborers for getting in coal. 
Boxes arrived at Georgetown.
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