U. S. National Museum, 



/ UNDER DIRECTION OF THE 



Smithsonian Institution, 



Washington, October 1, 1890. 

 Sir: I have the honor to submit herewith a report upon the present 

 condition of the U. S. National Museum and upon the work accom- 

 plished in its various departments during the fiscal year ending June 

 30, 1890. 



Very respectfully, 



G. Brown Gqode, 

 Assistant Secretary, in charge (J. S. National Museum. 

 Prof. S. P. Langley, 



Secretary, Smithsonian Institution. 



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