Vol. XXII 

 1905 



Deane, Letters from Sivainson to Audubon. 2 C C 



days unexpectedly and surprise you. I cannot however bear that 

 you should be " in the blues " at this season of merriment and fes- 

 tivity. If therefore you think it would give you pleasure, it cer- 

 tainly would to Mrs. Swainson and myself to see you at our Christ- 

 mas dinner, where there will be only ourselves. The weather is 

 remarkably fine, and the change air and scenes will invigorate & 

 make you for the time forget those every day annoyances which 

 we are all subject to. 



If you come, have the goodness to let us know and I shall trou- 

 ble you to bring with you everything which Havell has for me & 

 which he will pack up in a parcel, your bed is quite ready. 



I shall thank you also to buy me a pair of clogg springs, similar 

 to the pattern sent. 



In one of your walks I hope you have thought about the French 

 Wine that we talked so much about and have ascertained the par- 

 ticulars from your friend, so that we may order a cask. I hope 

 you have not mistaken the price, — for if not, nothing that can be 

 drank in this country is one half as cheap. Mrs. Swainson & 

 the little ones are quite well & all hope to see you soon. 



Ever yrs faith'ly 

 W. Swainson. 

 J. Audubon Esq. Monday morn.g. 



No. 7. 



My dear Mr. Audubon 



I welcomed the news of your arrival in America yesterday, and 

 as I am making up a packet for Liverpool today, I seize the 

 opportunity of wishing you joy and happiness in the new world. 

 I am surprised and disappointed as not receiving one line from 

 Ward it is at the best negligent, and somewhat ungrateful. Hope 

 you have began your studies among the birds on a better plan 

 than formerly, that is, in preserving the skins of every one on 

 which there is the least doubt whether the bird is young or old, 

 particularly the former. If you are to give scientific descriptions 

 and definitions of the species this precaution is absolutely neces- 

 sary. What your Americans do with their money I know not, Mr. 

 Lea tells me he cannot procure one purchaser for my new Illus- 

 trations : here it now going on very well. 



