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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
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[[preprinted]]MEMORANDA.[[/preprinted]]