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to quadrupeds, having in preparation his great work on this subject, and a 

 document in my possession throws a quaint hght on his researches at this 

 time, as well as the thoughtfulness of the mayor in protecting the " in- 

 habitants " from stray shots. The following is a reproduction of the 

 document. — F. H. Kennard, Newton Centre, Mass. 



A Correction. — In the article by Thurston and Boyle on Long Island 

 birds in 'The Auk/ XXX, line three, page 545, ' Ruby-crowned Kinglet ' 

 should read Golden- crowned Kinglet. — Henry Thurston, American 

 Museum of Natural History, New York City. 



