Publication Information46.982International Exhibition, 1876Board on Behalf of U.S. Executive DepartmentsNational Museum: Smithsonian Institution,Washington. March 28, 1876.

Dear Mr Marsh.

Yours of the 10 is to hand; & I am happy to announce the arrival of the box of beads. The total cost, which has been $30, we consider very reasonable. The collection will be of great service to us in our ethnological comparisons.

We are getting along pretty well with the exception of Mrs Baird, who has been sick for some time past; but I hope she is now somewhat better.

Yours Sincerely.Spencer F. BairdHon. George P. Marsh.U.S. MinisterRome,Italy.

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The international exhibition to celebrate the centennial of American independence was held in Philadelphia. Many items displayed in the exhibits were brought back to Washington, significantly increasing Smithsonian holdings.