
          not to read that part of my
letter.

All things in the Smithsonian
are in a peaceful condition
I am making great changes
in the building - remodelling
[an?] interior so that that [?]
Dr Owen the [chemest?] who
attempted to plan the whole
building would not know
his roomms. The building committee
have given me liberty
to make what changes I choose
provided I do not increase the
expense of the edifice. The architect
is quite willing to make any
changes I may suggest because
he says the interior of the building
is not his. It belongs to Dr Owen
I cannot make it what it ought
to be but I can very much improve
it.

J. H.
        