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^[[G.R.F]] [[stamped]] S 39211 [[/stamped]] [[Letter Head pre-printed in red]] UNITED STATES NATIONAL MUSEUM UNDER DIRECTION OF THE SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION WASHINGTON[[/Letter Head]] Oct. 29th, 1884. Professor S. F. Baird, Director of the Museum, Sir, During the month of September, a number of labels was received, and placed in the cases. Preparation of copy for labels continues. 112 specimens of Chinese materia medica were received from Dr. Clement Biddle, U.S.N., and an appropriate selection therefrom placed on exhibition. Very respectfully, H. G. Beyer, Curator Materia Medica section.