Unitep States Nationa Museum, 
Unpber Direction or THE SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION, 
Washington, D. C., December 2, 1908, 
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 fiscal year ending 
June 30, 1908. 
Very respectfully, 
Ricuarp Rarusun, 
Assistant Secretary, in Charge of the National Museum. 
Dr. Cuarurs D. Watcorr, 
Secretary, Smithsonian Institution. 
