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low the surface, and a specimen of shell-marl; 144 specimens. Two boxes containing archaeological specimens, received from W. M. Linney, Harrodsburgh, Kentucky, for examination, were opened; but they contained nothing of an unusual character, excepting 3 specimens, which are being cast. I have spent a part of the time in investigations bearing upon future literary works. Smithsonian Institution, June 1, 1885. C. Rau Curator Professor S.F. Baird