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live dcpartmeDts of tbe Government such ])i<'tiiios, books, papers, 

 (locnin«'nts, and other articles as may relate to the discoxery and earl> 

 scttlcnicnt of America and the abori.iiinal inhabitants thereof; and 

 tiicy shall be authorized to secure the loan of simihir articles from 

 <»ther museums and private collections, and airanj;e, classily, and in- 

 stall them as the exhibit of the ITnited States at the said exjjosition; 

 that tlie President is authorized to cause the detail of ofticers from the 

 active or retired list of the Army and Navy, to serve without comi»en- 

 sation other than that to which they are now entitled bylaw, as assist- 

 ants to said connnissioners; and tlie said commissioners shall be au- 

 thorized to employ such clerical and other assistance as may be neees 

 sary, subject to the approval of the Secretary of State. (Deliciencies 

 ai)proi)riation act, Chap. 72, Statutes, p. :>4. Approved IMay 13, 1802.) 

 IStafc Drpaytment: For exi)enses of representation of the United 

 States at said exposition, ten thousand dollars. (Sundry civil apju'o 

 priatiou act, Chaji. .'JSlj, Statutes, p. .'!.■)(). Ai)proved August 5, 18*.>2.) 

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