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of my neglect of certain matters that seem deserving of immediate attention, but which involve far more work than one person can profitably carry on. I take this occasion, therefore, to present a report concerning what in my opinion should be done, for the proper preservation & utilization of the material in my charge.

1. [[underlined]] Food collections. [[/underlined]] - I do not know exactly in what relation I now stand to this collection. Nominally it is in my charge, but I believe Prof. Atwater is the Hon. Curator of Foods. Now, I would like to have my position defined. If Prof. Atwater is to assume active work upon the collections, apart from the chemical & purely scientific work which has hitherto alone been engaging his attention, I think the fact should be