TO 



CHARLES TAIT, ESQ 



OF CLAIBORNE, ALABAMA. 



My dear sir, 



Your having first called my attention to the Tertiary 

 Formation of Alabama, and owing to your kindness, as I 

 do, all the species described in this volume, from the de 

 posit at Claiborne, gives you a strong claim upon me, 

 which is only equalled by the pleasure I have in offering 

 to you the dedication of this volume. 



I am, my dear sir, 

 Very sincerely, and very truly yours, 



ISAAC LEA. 



Philadelphia, November 1, 1833. 



