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[[preprinted]] SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION, WASHINGTON, D. C. [[/preprinted]] Nov. 1st 1882 Professor S.F. Baird Director of the U.S. National Museum. Sir, During the months of July, August and September no additions were made to the collection in the Materia Medica Section Work upon the Pharmacopoeias was continued. For the month of October I have to report the entry of 152 specimens (No. 52223 to 52374 inclusive) most of them from the house of Parke, Davis & Co. Detroit. The usual routine work continues. Very respectfully James M. Flint Curator Materia Medica Section.