0. S. National Museum, 



UNDER DIRECTION OF THE 



Smithsonian Institution, 



Washington, December 1, 1889. 



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

 condition of the U. S. National Museum and upon the work accom- 

 plished in its various departments during the fiscal year ending June 



.'JO, 1889. 



Very respectfully, 



G. Brown Goode, 



Assistant Secretary, in charge of U. 8. National Museum. 



Prof. S. P. Langley, 



Secretary, Smithsonian Institution. 



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