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an interesting series of Pliocene and Pleistocene fossils of that state, chiefly from the southern coast. 

[[strikethrough]] To [[/strikethrough]] Mr. R. L. Bartleman, of the U. S. Legation at Caraccas, [[strikethrough]] we are indebted for [[/strikethrough]] has presented some very interesting marine shells of that coast, including a beautiful series of the Argonaut from the youngest to the adult shell. ¶ A collection less attractive but scientifically important, in the shape of his types of American slugs, in alcohol, completing the typical Binney collection of the Museum, was presented by Mr. W. G. Binney. ¶ From the British Museum a series of 31 species collected by the "Challenger" expedition were received including several rarities. ¶ A few interesting Arctic species from the Kara Sea were contributed by the Royal Geographical Museum of Copenhagen. ¶ From Mr. Hugh Fulton of London a