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[[preprinted]]MEMORANDA.[[/preprinted]] This has been one of the most eventful years in the history of the Smithsonian Inst [[on superscript]] The fire which occurred in January will absorb a large amount of the funds of the establishment and may tend to change in some respect the whole of its policy [[end page]] [[start page]] [[preprinted]]MEMORANDA.[[/preprinted]]