LETTER OF TRANSMITTAL 



Smithsonian Institution, 

 Bureau of American Ethnology, 



Washington, D. C, July 1, 1900. 

 Sir: I have the honor to submit my Twenty -first 

 Annual Report as Director of the Bureau of American 

 Ethnology. 



The preliminary portion comprises an account of the 

 operations of the Bureau during the fiscal year; the 

 remainder consists of two memoirs on anthropologic sub- 

 jects, prepared by assistants, whitdi illustrate the methods 

 and results of the work of the Bureau. 



Allow me to express my appreciation of your constant 

 aid and your support in the work under my charge. 

 I am, with respect, your obedient servant. 



Dincfor 

 Honorable S. P. Langley, 



Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution. 



