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14. [[underlined]] 4. Present state of collection [[/underlined]] a. Number of specimens. 1. In reserve series. - 7748. 2. On exhibition. - 21217. 3. Duplicates. - 6547. 4. Total. - 35512. b. Condition of specimens. - good. [[line]] [[underlined]] 5. Plans and recommendations. [[/underlined]] a. Desiderata, - The principal desideratum is a copy of the Museum Catalogue; but as I have referred to the subject in my report for November, I need not enlarge on it at present. I am anxious to see General Capron's Japanese collection removed to the new museum-building. It is totally out of place in a hall devoted to the exhibition of prehistoric antiquities, and occupies much of the space needed for the accommodation of archaeological specimens. There is more working-room needed in this department. I have repeatedly applied for the use of the room joining that in which Mr. Upham works, and I hope that my request will be granted at no