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doubtedly representatives of this race, which was not recognized 

 nor described until 1884. Mr. Loomis' splendid work in the 

 vicinity of Chester, as well as his papers on the birds of Mount 

 Pinnacle and Csesar's Head, needs no eulogy, as it speaks for 

 itself. 



I am greatly indebted to my friend, Professor Paul M. Rea, 

 for revising the manuscript, as well as for carrying the work 

 through the press. From the moment the manuscript was placed 

 in his hands it has required a large part of his time and energy, 

 and his services and advice have been simply invaluable to me. 

 The proof-reading has been done by Mr. Rea. with my assistance 

 on the final galley and page proof. 



I am also much indebted to my friend Dr. Eugene Edmund 

 Murphey, of Augusta, Georgia, for many records of birds new to 

 the fauna of South Carolina, as well as for some interesting rec- 

 ords made by him at Augusta. Dr. Murphey has made many 

 trips to the Carolina coast and has explored it from South Island 

 to Bay Point, Port Royal Sound. 



To my wife I am deeply indebted for constant encouragement 

 during many years of research work, for companionship on my 

 field trips in Florida as well as in my native state, and for valuable 

 assistance in the preparation of this book. 



A. T. W. 



Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, 

 April 30, 1910. 



