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[[pre-printed]]SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION WASHINGTON, D.C.,[[/pre-printed]] Jan. 3rd 1882 Sir, I have the honor to report that 524 specimens, from no. 50275 to 50799, were entered during the month of December. 337 specimens have been bottled and provided with temporary labels. The others will be enclosed so soon as the bottles are available. Work upon the Pharmacopoeias is continued, as well as the preparation of copy for the permanent labels. Very respectfully, J. M. Flint. Professor S. F. Baird. Director of the National Museum. Washington, D.C.