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are to a great extent available also. The material in both these sections of the collection as well as in the matter of exotic land shells, will be largely augmented when the Lea collection shall be administered upon and in a state for study. Constant small additions are being made by correspondents of the Museum in different parts of the country.

As soon as storage room in the new cases is available, a large proportion of the material now piled up for want of space to put it away, will be provided for, and work on the remaining arrears be greatly facilitated. A proper series for exhibition purposes will be available