UNITED STATES NATIONAL MUSEUM,

UNDER DIRECTION OF THE SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION,

Washington, D. C., October 22, 1915. 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 ending June 30, 1915.

Very respectfully,

RICHARD RATHBUN,

Assistant Secretary, in charge of the National Museum.

Dr. CHARLES D. WALCOTT,

Secretary, Smithsonian Institution.

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