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The accessions during the year were as follows:
From Charles Abert, Homewood, Md., a marble bust of Benjamin Franklin, sculptured by Coracchi, in Italian marble.
From Nathan Appleton, Boston, Massachusetts, a gun carriage from the citadel of Santo Domingo City, made of mahogany, probably by the Spaniards during the early days of their possession of the island.  Also photograph of "Sitting Bull" and other Indians at Standing Rock, and photograph of the General Custer Monument on the battle field at Little Big-horn River, Montana.  Only one officer's remains were buried on the battlefield/ young Lieutenant Crittenden.  His father, General Crittenden, said "Bury him where he fell in the field of battle".
From Fred J. Adams, Grand Rapids, Mich., badge of the Michigan Press Association at their session in Grand Rapids in July, 1889.