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2 [[preprinted letterhead]] UNITED STATES NATIONAL MUSEUM UNDER DIRECTION OF THE SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION WASHINGTON [[/preprinted]] merica, the Eskimo area, Polynesia and at the end of West Hall the Asiatic peoples. Japanese, Coreans, Ainos, Chinese, Thibetans and Siamese. In the East Hall, fire making and using, illumination, food-utensils, tobacco, weapons, cradles and habitations are installed on the north side, while burial, costume, ceremonial and religion will be found on the south side. My force have been. [[underlined]] Mr. Hough [[/underlined]], who is in charge of the entering and poisoning has rendered much assistance on the floor. Mr. Sweeny has devoted all his time to rearranging material after the move.
Transcription Notes:
Ainos = older spelling for Ainus, i.e. Ainu.
poisoning is correct, they did that to the collections for pest control/prevention (used arsenic among other things!)