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as soon as it is exposed to air and
can be ready cut, if desirable,
but hold the eggs fast if left
undisturbed.

I shall be glad of more eggs, just [illegible]
as you have sent me, especially of
Bartrum's Tetlen Spotter &c, Rellus
elegans, [illegible], I will, in a
few days write to your cousin, as
you suggest and be more particu
lar in regard to the kind I want,
him to send me.

In regard to living specimens of the
big-tailed squirrel, Dr Wyman, is at pre
sent absent in Central America and if
here I think they would be out of his
line and I doubt whether the poor
animals would [illegible] so long a jour
ney, subject to the tender mercies of
express [illegible].

Please write soon and study
our calatogue to see if you want