172 



irregularity in the surface of the peat, it is filled up by allu- 

 vium, and the entire surface is covered, hermetically sealing 

 it as it were, and aiding, no doubt, the preservation of the 

 remains in the moss. 



There are no traces whatever of pebbles or coarse sand in 

 this super stratum, and as it closely resembles the deposit now 

 daily accumulating in Wallasey Pool, it is highly probable, 

 indeed almost certain, that the whole of this alluvial soil has 

 been deposited in the same way, and that, in point of fact, 

 the whole marsh constituted a part of the pool, the level of 

 the Bidston Marsh being scarcely above that of the pool at 

 spring tides. 



As far as I can learn, no animal remains have yet been dis- 

 covered, except the bones of cattle that may have perished 

 recently in the numerous ditches that intersect the pasture, 

 but it would be very desirable to interest the overlookers and 

 workpeople in the preservation of any remains of this nature. 



I shall watch the progress made with the work, and if any 

 new feature arise, will communicate it at the next meeting of 

 the society. 



Greatly regretting my inability to take part in any conver- 

 sation that may arise, 



I remain, 



My dear Sir, 



Yours very truly, 



JNO. P. GEOKGE SMITH. 



P.S. 23rd June. — On revisiting the section of the marsh 

 I found it nearly completed, and the accompanying diagram 

 represents it correctly. 



An interesting conversation took place on the subject referred 

 to in the letter. 



Mr. Picton considered that the greater depth of soil, at 



