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(Diamantina), belonging to Mr. C.B. Riker, of New York City - a collection of so much importance that, although not extensive, ^[[it]] contains no less than 13 new species and one new genus. [[underlined]] Work of Taxidermist. [[/underlined]] The following work was performed during September by the taxidermist, Mr. Henry Marshall:- Birds mounted - 36. During the same time (deducting 4 days when absent on account of sickness in his family) the following work was performed by Mr. George Marshall:- Mounted birds transferred to new stands - 218. New stands put together - 68. Mounted specimens made over into skins - 5. Fresh "[[ditto for specimens]] skinned - 2. Very respectfully, [[signed]] R. Ridgway [[/signed Curator, Department Birds.