PREFACE. 



Kit* 



Since the First Part of the Hand List of Mollusca 

 was published, Mr. Nevill has been compelled by the 

 failing state of his health to resign his appointment 

 as First Assistant in the Indian Museum. Before 

 his departure for Europe, on the 12th March, 1883, 

 he had made over to me the manuscript of the 

 Second Part of the Hand List, which was shortly 

 afterwards placed in the hands of the printer ; but 

 as the majority of the proofs had to be sent to 

 Europe to Mr. .Nevill for correction, the printing 

 has consequently been much delayed. 



It is to be regretted that Mr. NevilPs resignation 

 will prevent any further Parts appearing, until a 

 qualified person has been found to complete the 

 work he has so well begun. 



JOHN ANDERSON, 



Superintendent. 



The 25th January 1885. 



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