5 p. ms. fair copy.
Bernard Woodward was appointed to the post of Librarian in July 1860 after the death of his predecessor, John Glover. On his appointment, Woodward was encouraged to reform the Royal Library. This report, an additional report concerning the collection of prints and drawings, from April 1861, explains the work being carried out on them. This included the creation of a full catalogue, the photography of each item and the rehousing of drawings and engravings.