200 Deane, Letters of J. J. Audubon and S. F. Baird. [adJ-H 



I procured a singular variety of the Ruby crowned Regulus this 

 spring. It has a patch of whitish feathers on the forehead. 



I have already tresspassed too much on your patience, and 

 will conclude by saying, that if I can be of the slightest assistance 

 to you in any way, be assured that although others may tender it 

 more ably, yet none can more cheerfullv. I am Sir, very Respect- 

 fully 



Your Obedient Servant 



Spencer F. Baird 

 J. J. Audubon. F. R. S. &c. 

 [Superscription] John J. Audubon. F. R. S. etc. 

 86 White Street, 

 New York. 



Audubon to Baird. 



New York, June 13, 1840. 

 Dear Sir, 



On my return home from Charleston S. C. yesterday, I found 

 your kind favor of the 4th inst. in which you have the goodness 

 to inform me that you have discovered a new species of fly-catcher, 

 and which, if the bird corresponds to your description, is, indeed, 

 likely to prove itself hitherto undescribed, for although you speak 

 of yourself as being a youth, your style and the descriptions you 

 have sent me prove to me that an old head may from time to time 

 be found on young shoulders! 



I wish you would send me one of the stuffed specimens as well 

 as the one preserved in spirits, and wish you also to rest assured 

 that if the little Muscicapa stands as a nondescript that I shall feel 

 pleased to name it after your friend. 



I never have seen a specimen of the male of the Cape May 

 warbler with the upper part of the head pure black. Have you 

 compared the Regulus with the description of Regulus Cuvierif 

 Could you not send me your bird to look at? Being on the eve 

 of publishing the Quadrupeds of our Country, I have thought 

 that you might have it in your power to procure several of the 

 smaller species for me, and thereby assist me considerably. Please 

 to write to me again soon, as I must resume my travels in 8 or 



