United States National Museum, 



Under direction op the Smithsonian Institution, 



Washington, October 1, 1890. 

 Sir: I have the honor to submit herewith a report upon the present 

 condition of the United States National Museum, and upon the work 

 accomplished in its various departments during the liscal year ending 

 June 30, 1899. 



Very respectfully, 



Richard Rathbun, 



Assistant Secretary. 

 Mr. S. P. Langley, 



Secretary., Smithsonian Institution. 



