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I am afraid there is little to be gained at present by the perusal of 

 the above, what we want is many specimens, my only object in 

 dwelling on the mouse hares is the hope that some one will help to 

 remove the difficulties under which we work. 



Turning now to the Tnsecttvora — Crocldura murina is very plentiful. 

 I have captured this musk shrew in the jungles and in houses ; with 

 the exception of these species the only other specimens I have are 

 Chlmarrogale himalayica, the Himalayan Water Shrew. This is a bold 

 little creature and has twice been secured owing to its having attacked 

 small fish which were being landed. Years ago I found the Tibetan 

 "Water Shrew but unfortunately lost the specimen whilst on my return 

 journey. 



Mr. Thomas is asking for a large series of Marmots. I am afraid 

 we cannot do much from the N.-W. Himalayas. The Tibet Marmot 

 (Arctomys lumalayanus) I have sent to the British Museum, and it will 

 be easy enough to collect any number of the Red Marmot (.4. caudatus). 



The other small mammals, which are of interest, are hares, and 

 squirrels. Bats are, I believe, very much required, but they are 

 perplexing, and all that I can do is to try and collect those that come 

 in my way ; these I am sending to the British Museum from time to 

 time and any duplicates I hope to secure for Bombay. 



