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As far as it was possible to do it, the yards were ditched so that the water would run out of them.

Two partition fences were erected, on taking off a portion of the buffalo yard, for the Angora Goats, and the other divided one of the deer yards, to afford a small yard for the little Mountain Sheep.

During the month three noteworthy accessions were received, one being a live Mountain Sheep, from N.W. Montana, the fourth specimen of that species ever held in captivity, so far as known. A lot of 12 Elephant Tortoises from the Galapagos Islands were received from the Fish Commission, and 4 Angora Goats were sent by the Misses Parsons, of Natural Bridge, [[crossed out]]West[[/crossed out]] Virginia.

The usual list of accessions during the month is enclosed.

Very respectfully submitted,

W.T. Hornaday.