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other ‘‘ologies;” writes on scientific subjects to the local papers; and 
smokes his pipe in his museum, monarch of all he surveys—a commen- 
dable example to the British army. 
These, however, are not the only assistants, past or present, that I 
met with. My friend Colonel Bland, Royal Engineers, an excellent orni- 
thologist, though he was too much engrossed with the cares of the royal 
engineer’s office to accompany me in many of my excursions, helped me 
much in my identifications, which his knowledge of Canadian forms 
greatly aided; while Mr. J. M. Jones, besides placing his note-book at 
my disposal, was always ready with a suggestion or kind word of en- 
couragement. Lieutenant Denison, Royal Engineers, my companion in 
many a bird-hunt in days gone by, arrived in Bermuda in January, 1875— 
too late, unfortunately, to take much part in my labors. On him has 
devolved the task of checking and auditing my accounts, of remedying 
numerous deficiencies, and of supplying much additional information 
collected during his eighteen months’ residence in Bermuda. 
In conclusion I may add that my friend Mr. J. L. Hurdis has kindly 
sent me his valuable MS. notes on birds made during his long sojourn 
in the islands; that Mr. Bartram has written me most interesting and 
graphic letters on recent ornithological occurrences ; and that our worthy 
editor has never for a moment relaxed his energetic co-operation with 
me in the work I have undertaken. 
8. G. P 
DECEMBER, 1878. 
