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I know not wheather the one sent you
was Male, or, Female, it matters not to
what sex it belong. you no dowubt
know, the reason I sent you no
more Insects was this. I had on
hands a good selection nicely Pined
in a glass coverd Box. Some 48 different
kinds (at least they appeard differnt to me)
Seald it (the Box,) up tight (as
I supposed) put it away untill ready
to send mammals, (put a piece of
tobaco in the same) supposed it
secure. the day prevous to sending
the Box to you, I examined them
and to my great astonishment
found all distroyed from mice
and Antimires whos found there
way in, if I remain at this place
till fall I will try and take a good
lot out with me to your place this
fall. Boath Malmmals and Insects, ^{Reptiles, &c.}