EXHIBIT OF THE GOVERNMENT OF THE UNITED STATES 
AT THE 
LOUISIANA PURCHASE EXPOSITION 
(ST. LOUIS, 1904) 
Under Direction of U. S. Government Board 
thsonian Institution 
and National Museum, 
F. W. True, Representative. 
Washington City, Dec. 10, 1902. 
Mr# Wm. H# Holmes, 
Head Curat or, Department of Anthropology, 
U# S. National Museum. 
Dear Sir: 
I take pleasure in informing you that the sum of §12,500. 
W Has been allotted for the exhibit of the Department of 
Anthropology at the St .Louis Exposition, illustrating the 
aesthetic achievements of the native American peoples, and 
comprising carvings, paintings, sculptures , etc • ,as proposed 
in your recent memorandum. 
It is understood that the sura mentioned will cover all 
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expenses connected with the assembler and preparation of the 
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exhioit , including specimens, field expenses, transportat ion 
charges on specimens from the field or from dealers, etc. 
Casus and o^ner furniture and fixtures, and transport - * 
ation of exhibits and staff to and from St. Louis will be 
provided for from other allotments. 
Yours respectfully. 
Represent at ive , Smithsonian Inst itu- 
tion & National Museum. 
