United States National Museum, 

 Under Direction of the Smithsonian Institution, 



Washington, D. C, September 30, 1924. 

 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 ended June 30, 1924. 

 Very respectfully, 



William deC. Bavenel, 

 Administrative Assistant to the Secretary, 

 In charge of the United States National Museum. 



Dr. Charles D. Walcott, 



Secretary, Smithsonian Institution. 



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