United States National Museum, 



Under directiox of the Smithsonian Institution, 



WasJungtmi, October 1, 1900. 



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, 1900. 



Very respectfully. 



Richard Rathbun, 



Assistant Seei^i-tanj. 

 Mr. S. P. Langlet, 



Secr<4ary, 8iniths<yn.imi InMliution . 



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