L E T T E E 



FROM THE 



SECRETARY OF THE SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION, 



SUBMITTING 



THE ANNUAL REPORT OF THE BOARD OF REGENTS OF THE 

 INSTITUTION FOR THE YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1924 



Smithsonian Institution, 

 Washington, November 21, 1924. 

 To the Congress of the United States: 



In accordance with section 5593 of the Kevised Statutes of the 

 United States, I have the honor, in behalf of the Board of Kegents, 

 to submit to Congress the annual report of the operations, expendi- 

 tures, and condition of the Smithsonian Institution for the year 

 ending June 30, 1924. I have the honor to be, 

 Very respectfully, your obedient servant, 



C. D. Walcott, 



Secretary. 

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