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[[underlined]]Bursa tenuisculpta Dautz.& Fisher[[/underlined]], with the following comment "spiral sculpture is finer than most specimens and very elongated". I will return it to USNM at an early date.

The [[underlined]]Murex cailleti var. Kugleri Cl. & P.F.[[/underlined]] were not taken off Redonda, but from off Charlestown, Nevis, in 126 fathoms. Also taken off Anguilla in 120 fathoms, together with [[underlined]]Murex cailleti Petit[[/underlined]].

I was of course most elated in having found the [[underlined]]Vasum globulum nuttingi Henderson[[/underlined]] at Antigua - at Carlysle Bay, to be exact - and this came about through most fortunate circumstances. At St. John's I entered a small curio store named "Coco", quite at random, approached the owner as to whom I might contact regarding the collecting of shells on the island. The proprietress directed her arm with a flourish to a lady seated close to her - a Mrs. Allen - who kindly gave me explicit instructions. I should otherwise not have found them at Antigua in our short stay. Dr. Clench's monograph in "Johnsonia" which covers [[underlined]]Vasum[[/underlined]] and which includes Henderson's notes, supposed, even at a fairly recent date that this shell was still indigenous to Antigua, of course now proved otherwise since Carl took specimens at Barbuda as well.

Ruth and I were very touched that you are so kindly sending us "bolo" ties, as well as some slides. Many thanks from us both in anticipation of their arrival which will no doubt ve very soon (the mails are very slow these days). You are most generous indeed.

I could go on writing for hours but I must get this off in today's airmail.

With most affectionate remembrances from both of us

Sincerely yours,
[[signed]]John[[/signed]] ^[[Finlay]]