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which the curator has to contend. A further objection to the present quarters consists in the danger to the contents and occupants of these rooms from fire and lightning, there being no means of escape should retreat by way of the narrow stairway be cut off by fire or smoke, while at the same time it would be impossible to save the collections and record books.

Very respectfully, your obedient servant,

Robert Ridgway.
Curator Department of Birds.