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of the survey of the proposed canal through the isthmus of Nicaragua, an interesting collection of 44 specimens, brought together by Dr. L.F.H. Birt, the surgeon of the surveying party, was received in good condition.  The curator, by preso of routine work was prevented from working it up immediately, but he hopes to be able to report more fully upon it later on.

The Royal Zoological Museum of Florence, Italy, sent in exchange a small but very interesting collection from that country, especially from the islands surrounding it.

Mr. H.W. Henshaw, of the Bureau of Ethirology, presented quite a number 

Transcription Notes:
preso = preoccupation