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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR ,

Washington , D . C . , February 24 , 1900 . Sır : In accordance with a resolution adopted by the Senate yester day , I have the honor to forward herewith the manuscript prepared by me on The History and Growth of the United States Census . I am , respectfully ,

CARROLL D . Wright ,

Commissioner . Hon . WILLIAM P . Frye ,

President pro tempore United States Senate .