VI DEDICATION. 



of "The History of British Fishes," renders me 

 grateful for the trouble you have devoted to this sub- 

 ject. To that gentleman I am indebted for assistance 

 in obtaining the wood-cut of the Spiegel or Mirror 

 Carp, which, although far superior in quality to those 

 we have, does not at present exist in England. I 

 trust, however, that before this winter sets in, I shall 

 be enabled to stock your ponds with the brood of this 

 species. 



Again returning you many thanks for your cour- 

 teous and favorable attention, 



I remain, 



SIR, 

 Your very humble servant, 



G. BOCCIUS. 



