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tributions on this subject appeared in various journals and in the 

 publications of the United States National Museum. As a result of 

 his expeditions many thousands of valuable specimens have been * 

 added to the museum collections. 



As a regent of the institution, Mr. Henderson took a keen and 

 active interest in all its affairs. During the year preceding his 

 death he served on the executive committee of the board of regents. 



HENRY N. SPOTTSWOOD 



Henry N. Spottswood, employed by the institution in various 

 capacities since 1889, died on December 1, 1922. Coming to the 

 institution as copyist in the National Museum and promoted through 

 various grades to clerk in the international exchange service, Mr. 

 Spottswood served the institution efficiently for over 33 years. 



Respectfully submitted. 



Charles D. Walcott, Secretary/. 



