Letter of the Day: October 20

Smithsonian Institution,

Washington, D.C., Oct. 20 1870

 

Dear Sir:

 

In behalf of the Smithsonian Institution we acknowledge, with thanks, the receipt of your favor or October 18^th in regard to “a tin globe which formerly ornamented a flag staff + was struck by lightning” – the specimen itself has, also, been received and will be placed with other matter of a similar character for future reference.

 

Yours respectfully,

Joseph Henry,

Secretary Smithsonian Institution.

 

Dr. Geo. A Otis

Army Med Musm

DC