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by itself, and pack them away in a larger box, 

 with their localities, etc., with care ; but never 

 put by a box that is not quite full without 

 adding sufficient cotton or other soft substance 

 to fill it, for such tender subjects should not have 

 play during their transit. In rivers, lakes, 

 ponds, and small streams, will be found many 

 species of shells which although not hand- 

 some are very interesting ; none, therefore, 

 should be left behind, as it may be a cause of 

 regret hereafter. Some of the shells which will 

 be found in the above-mentioned places are of 

 the same form as the land shells ; others are like 

 our fresh- water mussel or cockle : they are 

 mostly found in the mud, sometimes in deep 

 water : dead ones are sure to be found on the 

 banks of lakes and rivers ; and if you cannot 

 procure living ones, show the natives the dead 

 specimens, and offer them money to get a 

 quantity of living ones. The rivers and pieces 

 of water abound with shells : be diligent in 

 seeking them, and your labours will be most 



