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obtaining of subscribers to the " American Quadru- 

 peds." The Work (Miniature) will be complete in 

 about thirty numbers, furnished monthly at $1.00 

 per number. 



The figures were made by the Audubons, and the 

 descriptions and letter-press were prepared by my- 

 self. 



I have no pecuniary interest in this work, as I 

 have cheerfully given my own labors without any 

 other reward than the hope of having contributed 

 something toward the advancement of the cause of 

 Natural History in our country. I am, however, 

 anxious that the Audubons should, by a liberal sub- 

 scription, receive some remuneration for the labors 

 and heavy expenses incurred in getting up this 

 work. Of the character of the work it does not be- 

 come me to say much. I will only add that in my 

 department is summed up the result of investiga- 

 tions pursued througli a long life, and, I think, the 

 figures have never been equalled in any publication 

 either in Europe or America. 



May I bespeak from you a little aid to my 

 esteemed son-in-law, Mr. Audubon, in assisting liim 

 to procure subscribers. He is a stranger in your 

 city ; his time is limited, and his stay among you 

 will necessarily be short. 



By the aid of two friends here, he obtained two 

 liundred and fifty subscribers in a few days, * * 



To Victor Audubon : 



April 3rd, 1852. 



The Bats send their best respects to you and say 

 that they are nearly dissected, clean shirts on their 

 backs and with a little extra brushing will be ready 

 to see callers. We have had a strange visitor here. 

 Two Seals made their appearance, one on the beach 



