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gardener, I think I may feel entirely justified in stating also, from my past experi- 
ence, that as soon as it is known that the Regents of this Institution are ready to 
accept donations for the Government donations will come to them from all parts of 
our national territory, so that the need for accommodation will be more immediate 
and more pressing than would be inferred from the list of animals already under the 
charge of the Regents, which I inclose. 
It now seems probable that there will be a small surplus from the appropriation 
of $200,000 for purchase. It is impossible to say what this surplus, if any, will be 
until the courts have fixed the condemnation prices, but the commissioners hope it 
will be over $10,000. You will be the best judge whether to provide in the bill for 
the application of any such contingent residue to general purposes, and also whether 
any provision for immediate availability is needed. 
I inclose the list just referred to of animals now under the charge of the Regents on 
the Smithsonian grounds. It will be remembered that this represents the accessions 
of only two years, principally by gift, although there has been no wide publicity 
given to the fact that such a collection was commenced, and though the Secretary 
has been obliged in many cases to ask intendihg donors to delay their gifts until 
better provision could be made for caring for them. 
I am, with great respect, yours, very respectfully,’ 
S. P. Lanewery, Secretary. 
Hon. J. S. Morrit1, 
United States Senate. 
Explanations in detail of the estimates in the bill (S. 2284) for the eapenses of the National 
Zoological Park for 1890-91. 
ReneNoe— hor the shelter-or animaise+---42o-c + chats eee. ce sa see a 5 ae $15, 000 
Includes— 
1, Large animal house (half permanent structure) to furnish imme- 
diate accommodations for subtropical animals; and for lions, 
tigers, ostriches, kangaroos, camels, etc.; to cost $10,000. 
2. An aviary, monkey, and reptile house, combined temporarily; 
to be the central portion of a permanent building for birds alone, 
< but at first-it must also provide for monkeys-and reptiles; to cost 
~ about $5,000. 
Item No. 2— For shelter barns, cages, fenees, and inelosures, and other pro- 
28" visions for the custody of the animale 2232.22 5 2. Sect - 9, 000 
Includes— 
1. Barn for buffalo and elk herds, $1,500. 
2. Fences for 8 ruminant yards, and 6 shelter barns, $3,000. 
.3. Series of 4 bear dens and cages, $3,000. 
4. Series of 15.iron cages for wolves, foxes, etc., $1,500. 
Item No. 8—For repairs to the Holt mansion to make the same suitable for 
occupancy, and for office. furniture... 5-6-5 <-n= 15-ahe-<e040--- 2; 000 
Includes a new roof that will not leak, a skylight and ventilator in 
large central room, repairs to plastering, new steps, a water-closet, 
furnace, office desk, bookcases, chairs, ete. 
Itent No. 4—For the creation of artificial ponds and other provisions for 
Rat che GRU no oi as 6 oR a ee Sas ona ninth ase ae=4- 2, 000 
Includes the provision of two or three small ponds for the immediate 
accommodation of the aquatic quadrupeds, such as seals and sea- 
lions, beaver, otter, muskrat, etc., and the numerous water fowls, 
herons, etc., that will begin to come in as soon as possession is 
taken. 
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