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the more real and practical purpose of rendering the rich and valuable material at hand available in the cure of disease. This must always be the principal aim of this department.

An especial appropriation might be urged upon congress for the cost of apparatus and the amount of the annual working expenses, which would be small, considering the work to be turned out.

I am sir,
Very respectfully,
Your obedient servant,
Henry G, Beyer,
Honorary Curator Materia Medica