SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION 
BUREAU OF ETHNOLOGY 
WASHINGTON, D„ C. 
Sept» 24,1890• 
Mr•W»H•HoImes, 
Archaeologis t, 
Bureau of Ethnology, 
S3 r. 
In carrying on the. Archaeologic survey of the Potomac and 
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neighboring valleys you are hereby directed to make the necessary 
journeys and to secure and transport such assistants as are 
required for the £ er conduct of the work under your charge* 
Yours, with respect. 
Director 
t 'A3AHfiS TCH&070.' 
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