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Smithsonian Institution
Washington, D.C.
January 1, 1883.

Mr. G. Brown Goode
Assistant Director
U.S. National Museum.

Sir: - In compliance with instructions of the 13th ult., I have the honor to submit herewith a special statement concerning the work accomplished in the Department of Birds, U.S. National Museum, during the year 1882. 

The different subjects specialy treated, and their sequence, are in accordance with the analysis printed on page 3 of your circular.

Very respectfully, your Obedient Servant
Robert Ridgway.
Curator Department of Birds
U.S. National Museum.