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March 26, 1839. 

 William Ogilby, Esq., in the Chair. 



Some specimens of Fishes, Crustacea, &c., which had recently 

 been presented to the Society by the Rev. R. T. Lowe, Corresponding 

 Member, were exhibited, and a letter from that gentleman, contain- 

 ing the names and some other particulars relating to the specimens, 

 was read. 



A letter from the Rev. Edward Law, dated St. Petersburgh, 

 February 28th, 1839, was read. In this letter Mr. Law stated, 

 that he would endeavour to procure for the Society a live Russian 

 Elk. 



A letter from Hanmer Warrington, Esq., Her Majesty's Consul- 

 General at Tripoli, was also read. In this Mr. Warrington states, 

 that he has procured many specimens of animals for the Society's 

 Museum, and that he had in his possession two living Ostriches, 

 which he would send to the Society as soon as he knew by what 

 means they could be transferred. 



