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10. Office Boston Journal, No 1319 F. Street, Washington, D.C. In July, 1882, a collection of duplicate archaeological specimens, consisting of rude implements, leaf-shaped implements, cutting tools, scrapers, perforators, arrow and spear-heads, celts, grooved axes, hammer-stones, sinkers, pestles, rubbing stone, pierced stone, and fragments of pottery- 171 specimens in all- were sent to the Fairfield Libary and Museum , at Fairfield Jefferson County, Iowa. e. [[underline]] Reports on special queries submitted by Director [[/underline]] No special reports were called for, but frequent written answers to inquiries relative to archaeological subjects were given. f. [[underline]] Assistants- acknowledgment of services rendered. [[/underline]] Mr E. P. Upham, my assistant, has performed his various duties- all requiring absolute accuracy - with praiseworthy conscientiousness and zeal. Mr. H.A. Parker, whose presence is constantly [[strikethrough]] required [[/strikethrough]] needed in the hall containing the antiquities , deserves commendation for the faithful discharge of his trust. [[underline]] 3. Work in research. [[/underline]] a. [[underline]]Investigations completed[[/underline]]. b. [[underline]]Investigations in progress or proposed.[[/underline]]_I have been engaged