PREFACE. 
Since the First Part of the Hand List of Mollusca 
was published, Mr. Nevill has been compelled by the 
failing state of his health to resign his appointment 
as First Assistant in the Indian Museum. Before 
his departure for Europe, on the 12th March, 1883, 
he had made over to me the manuscript of the 
Second Part of the Hand List, which was shortly 
afterwards placed in the hands of the printer; but 
as the majority of the proofs had to be sent to 
Europe to Mr. Nevill for correction, the printing 
has consequently been much delayed. 
It is to be regretted that Mr. Nevill’s resignation 
will prevent any further Parts appearing, until a 
qualified person has been found to complete the 
work he has so well begun. 
JOHN ANDERSON, 
Superintendent. 
The 25th January 1885, 
