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sonian Building (then otherwise unoccupied), under the care of Mr. Cat- 

 lin himself. He, however, died before anything was accomplished, 

 and the pictures were packed up and stored in the Smithsonian base- 

 ment until 187G, when the heirs had them transferred, for the purpose 

 of exhibition at the Centennial. They are still displayed in Philadel- 

 phia as a part of the collections of the permanent exhibition. 



Among particularly noteworthy contributions to the Museum during 

 the year is a series of specimens of North African pottery, furnished by 

 Mr. George Maw, of England, to whom the National Museum is indebted 

 for the donation of his display of ceramic wares made at Philadelphia 

 and which is now in the permanent exhibition building. 



The National Museum of Mexico has furnished a cast of the calendar 

 stone of the city of Mexico, and the originals of many rare and remark- 

 able articles. 



A collection of Brazilian pottery by Mr. Steere has already been men- 

 tioned, as also a fine collection of New Mexican objects by Mr. Metcalfe. 

 An extremely interesting collection of prehistoric articles of France and 

 other localities in Europe was presented by Mr. Gaston L. Feuardent, of 

 New York. The great archaeological knowledge of this gentleman ren- 

 ders this collection particularly valuable in the authentic indication of 

 the character of the different pieces. 



Under the general head of "Explorations" will be found mentioned a 

 considerable number of researches, having in view the collecting of 



military posts, and to forward to Washington, by the usual military channels, any ar- 

 ticles intended for the National Museum, I have the honor to inform you that instruc- 

 tions have been given in accordance with your wishes. 



Very respectfully, 



G. W. McCRARY, 



Secretary of War. 

 Prof. Spencer F. Baird, 



Secretary Smithsonian Institution. 



[General Orders Xo. 65.] Headquarters of the Army, 



Adjutant General's Office, 



Wash ivy ton, July 1, 1879. 



By direction of the Secretary of War, the following is published: 

 The Quartermaster's Department is anthorized to receive from parties living at or 

 near military posts any articles intended for the National Museum, and forward them 

 to Washington, under the regulations governing transportation of military property, 

 and on the same forms of bills of lading. The packages to be marked, "National Mu. 

 seum, care Depot Quartermaster, Washington, D. C," and settlement to be made by 

 the Quartermaster's Department. 



By command of General SHERMAN: 



E. D. Townsend, 



Adjutant General. 



Headquarters District of New Mexico, 



Santa F4, A. M., September 5, 1679. 

 To all officers ,,f the Army serving in the district of Neio Mexico: 

 The following letter is published for your information: 

 As Mr. James Stevenson may find it impossible to visit all posts of the district, offi- 



