XVIII REPORT OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. 



The committee has examined the vouchers for payments made from 

 the Smithson income during the six months ending 30th June, 1886, all 

 of whiclr bear the approval of the Secretary of the Institution, and a 

 certificaw that the materials and services charged were applied to the 

 purposes of the Institution. 



The committee has also examined the accounts of the National Mu- 

 seum and find that the balances above given correspond with the cer- 

 tificates of the disbursing oflBcers of the Interior and Treasury Depart- 

 ments. 



The quarterly accounts-current, the vouchers, and journals have been 

 examined and found correct. 



Bespectfully submitted. 



Jomf ]\IacLean, 

 James O. Welling, 

 Henry Copp^e, 



Executive Committee. 



