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matter of history, that any of their ancestors had found a final resting-place 

 in that particular locality.' " 



I was informed, in a letter from New Zealand written by the owners to 

 rae, that they had insured the specimen for £2000. It took about three 

 years to conclude the purchase. I have given the above accounts, but by 

 no means wish to add my authority to them, because things pubhshed in 

 newspapers are frequently mistakes, and these statements have not been 

 investigated. 



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