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[[page number]] 136 [[/page number]] [[preprinted letterhead]] GOVERNMENT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND REVENUE [[image - round seal of DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA]] REPLY TO: DIRECTOR OF FINANCE AND REVENUE ROOM 4138 MUNICIPAL CENTER 300 INDIANA AVE., N.W. WASHINGTON, D.C. 20001 [[/preprinted letterhead]] [[stamp]] FEB 21 1974 [[/stamp]] Mr. Peter G. Powers General Counsel Smithsonian Institution Washington, D. C. 20560 Dear Mr. Powers: This is in reference to your request for exemption from real estate taxes on Parcel 57/116, assessed to the Smithsonian Institution. After inspection of this property and consideration of the facts involved, we are of the opinion that this property qualifies for exemption from real estate taxes under the provisions of Public Law 846-77th Congress approved December 24, 1942. The real estate records have been noted placing this property in an exempt status effective July 1, 1974. Sincerely, [[signature]] Kenneth Back Director