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tained of their existence in them. Visible traces of 
these interesting relics, meet us at almost every step ; 
and there is hardly a hill or quarry, where they 
are not to be found ;—or rather where they do not 
obtrude themselves to the notice of the curious, and 
invite investigation. According to my proposed de- 
sign, therefore, I shall mention, in regular order, 
the different places, from whence I have obtained 
the various specimens, which at present are in my 
possession, the fruits of a few years research; and 
that continued at uncertain and short intervals. In 
this enumeration, I shall specify such only as I am 
able to mention with confidence; for I profess my- 
self too much a novice in these pursuits, to attempt 
either to give a character, or to class very many 
that I have. We will begin then, with the most 
western end, the Dock-Yard. 
Here 1 have principally obtained Corallites, Echi- 
nites, Entrochites, and Shells; the latter are all dv- 
valves, and often retain much of their original or 
shelly appearance. Amongst other varieties, I think 
I may venture to name the Anomia, Cardium, My- 
tilus, and Terebratula. But, one of the specimens 
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