OF THE BOARD OF REGENTS OF THE SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION, SHOWING THE OPERATIONS, EXPENDITURES, AND CONDITION OF THE INSTITUTION MARCH 3, 1855.-Laid upon the table and ordered to be printed, and that there be printed 6,000 extra copies, 4,000 for the use of the members of the House, and 2,000 for the In⚫stitution. SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION, Washington, February 28, 1855. SIR: In behalf of the Board of Regents, I have the honor to submit to the House of Representatives of the United States, the Ninth Annual Report of the operations, expenditures, and condition of the Smithsonian Institution. I have the honor to be, very respectfully, your obedient servant, JOSEPH HENRY, Secretary Smithsonian Institution. Hon. LINN BOYD, Speaker of the House of Representatives. |
