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other "ologiesj" writes on scientific subjects to the local papers; and 

 smokes his pipe in his museum, monarch of all he surveys — a commen- 

 dable example to the British army. 



These, however, are not the only assistants, past or present, that I 

 met with. My friend Colonel Bland, Koyal Engineers, an excellent orni- 

 thologist, though he was too much engrossed with the cares of the royal 

 engineer's office to accompany me in many of my excursions, helped me 

 much in my identifications, which his knowledge of Canadian forms 

 greatly aided; while Mr. J. M. Jones, besides placing his note-book at 

 my disposal, was always ready with a suggestion or kind word of en- 

 couragement. Lieutenant Denison, Eoyal Engineers, my companion in 

 many a bird-hunt in days gone by, arrived in Bermuda in January, 1875 — 

 too late, unfortunately, to take much part in my labors. On him has 

 devolved the task of checking and auditing my accounts, of remedying 

 numerous deficiencies, and of supplying much additional information 

 collected during his eighteen months' residence in Bermuda. 



In conclusion I may add that my friend Mr. J. L. ITurdis has kindly 

 sent me his valuable MS. notes on birds made during his long sojourn 

 in the islands; that Mr. Bartram has written me most interesting and 

 graphic letters on recent ornithological occurrences ; and that our worthy 

 editor has never for a moment relaxed his energetic co-operation with 

 me in the work I have undertaken. 



S. G.P 



December, 1878. 



