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INTRODUCTION. 
pose, are naturally the best judges of the fitness of 
applicants to receive permits. It is desirable that 
the methods of procedure under Section 4 should be 
as nearly uniform as possible, as regards especially 
the character of the bond, and the applicant’s testi- 
monials and other obligations. 
The following series of blanks, prepared: and 
already in use under the New York law, are herewith 
submitted as having satisfactorily stood the test of | 
actual use. It may be premised that form “A” is 
sent in answer to an application for a permit, with 
which forms “B” and “C” are to be inclosed. When 
these are returned and found to be satisfactory, form 
“D” gives notice that the application is granted and 
states what other requirements ‘are necessary to re- 
ceive the permit. Form ‘E’”’ is the permit itself. 
Form ‘'F” gives notice of the expiration of the per- 
mit and directions for obtaining its renewal; this, of 
course, is not to be sent until near the end of the 
term for which a permit is originally issued. 
The headings of forms ‘‘A,” “D,” “E,” and ‘“F” 
should be changed to suit the circumstances of their 
issue, as regards the society or officers from whom 
they may emanate: 
[a.] American Museum of Natural History, 
‘ (INCORPORATED May, 1869), 
Central Park (77th St. & 8th Ave.), 
New York City....cccccccecccceeeeee 189 
SIR: 
In answer to your request for a certificate per- ; 
mitting you to take birds and their nests and eggs 
for scientific purposes under the Laws of the State of 
New York, I inclose an obligation, in signing which 
you promise to take specimens only for scientific 
purposes and to strictly observe the letter and spirit 
of the laws of this State for the preservation of birds. 
This obligation must be accompanied by a prop- 
erly executed bond in the sum of two hundred 
dollars, and by the indorsement herewith sent, signed 
by two responsible scientific men to whom the Pre- 
sident of the American Museum of Natural History * 
can refer. ~ 
No notice will be taken of any application which 
does not conform to the requirements here prescribed. 
If the certificate is granted, a fee of one dollar 
will be charged to cover the expenses attending the 
granting of such certificates. 
soasncah selena neha ns eeeeahetie Senet , President. 
N. B.—The bond must be executed strict!y in ac- 
cordance with Section 4 of Chapter 427 of the Laws 
of the State of New York, a copy of which Act is 
herewith inclosed. 
* Here may be substituted the name of the officer, the 
society or its properly appointed agent. 
B.] 
Application for a permit to collect birds tor scienti- 
fic purposes under the provisions of Chapter 
427 of the Laws of the State of New York. 
ita bevevavoutn vebenarantatitanareaieds 189 
I, THE UNDERSIGNED, a resident of 
Ai sand aban vinnane hapa nabiuneSeaaanedud dnupyaiue chars adcavedcuoneaase ceamesesavens , do 
hereby apply to the President of the American Mu- 
seutn of Natural History of New York City, fora 
pertnit granting the right to collect birds, their nests 
and eggs, for strictly scientific purposes only, in ac- 
cordance with Chapter 427 of the Laws of the State 
ot New York, being an Act passed May 20, 1886, 
entitled, ‘‘An Act for the Preservation of Song and 
Wild Bird.” I do hereby agree and promise that in 
availing myself of this privilege, I will strictly comply 
with the spirit and letter of the Act above cited. 
I herewith inclose my bond, duly executed in ac- 
cordance with said Act, and the required indorsement 
of two scientific men, certifying to my good character 
and fitness to be intrusted with such a privilege. 
[Signed || ssvevasscvesssactceecens cesvescepedecsinramensvansente 
Wit nse ice: cicctsinecetescmun taddiiiea dates ws dvecuscereiaes 
WE, THE UNDERSIGNED, personally: know 
aa seasixuaeevesvavsesessedeasvesahteranesshaadarcensebses and believe him to 
be a person of good character, and fit to be intrusted 
with the privilege of collecting wild birds, and their 
nests and eggs, in accordance with the provisions of 
Section 4 af Chapter 4.27 of the Laws of the State of 
New York, which Act we have carefully examined 
and fully comprehend. 
[Sign with name 
and address 
in fall.) 
Know ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, THAT WE 
siivain sence diva§ Bineds gnenaenbees Principal, and 
Surety, and... eee 
ficcsseysesvsegnersstess wes'envsecedaanees are held and firmly bound 
unto the PRESIDENT OF THE AMERICAN MU- 
SEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY, of the City of New 
York, in the just and full sum of Two HuNnpDRED 
Dotiars lawful money of the United States, to be 
paid to the TREASURER OF THE STATE OF NEw YorK, 
jor which payment well and truly to be made, we 
bind ourselves, our heirs, executors, or administra- 
tors, jointly and severally, firmly by these presents— 
sealed with our seals, and dated the................ day of 
Sicha suaheua eeu in the year one thousand eight hundred 
Whereas, the above bounden...........ccccessseseererseeeseaes 
édvlaccisesesascssayescemnied has been given a Permit, dated the 
ugandeaissoeaies day of...................im the year one thousand 
eight hundred and ninety.............. , by the PRESIDENT 
OF THE AMERICAN MusEUM OF NATURAL History, of 
the City of New York, to collect birds, their nests or 
eggs, for strictly scientific purposes only, under the 
provisions of Chapter 427 of the Laws of the State 
of New York, which Chapter is ‘An Act for the Pre- 
servation of Song and Wild Birds,” passed May 20, 
1886; now the conditions of the foregoing obliga- 
tions are such, that if the said............... su basdeunvsuatevsvevs 
dies saebd ven acne cecaseas shall abstain from any infringement 
of said Act, then this obligation to be void, other- 
wise to be and remain in full force and virtue. 
Sealed and delivered 
in the presence of 
Residence ...........05 
