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[[preprinted in red]]UNITED STATES NATIONAL MUSEUM
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THE SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION 
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been received and were laid aside during Dr. Thiels time and were occupying a good deal of room which is much needed at present.

The chemical examination of the Tangai Nuts is still being pursued and promises well.  The curator is still engaged in the physiological investigation of drugs. So far as this work is concerned, done during the last two years, I am pleased to state that I have lately seen extensive abstracts and most favorable criticisms on it, in four of the leading German periodicals. It is my purpose to turn out still more valuable work this winter, than has been done in the past.

The writing of labels is constantly kept up and might be greatly facilitated by the purchase of a few books, so much needed for the necessary