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to the routine work, were employed in making translations and copies of descriptions of species of American birds not contained in the collections of the National Museum, drawings of generic details, and other work which had been assigned them by the Curator before his departure on his annual leave.

I have the honor to be
Very respectfully, Your Obedient Servant

Robert Ridgway.
Curator, Department of Birds.