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A considerable number of copies have been disposed of, both 
here and in England, while a few have been presented to impor- 
tant learned Societies in Europe and the East. 
Though this map cannot pretend to either completeness or 
accuracy, it is very far in advance of anything hitherto published, 
and, with it as a base to work upon, it may be reasonably expected 
that, within a few years, the many blanks will be filled in and 
inaccuracies corrected. 
The Council takes this opportunity of appealing to all mem- 
bers who are in a position to furnish interesting information—and 
there must be many such—-to exert themselves in the cause of 
learning and in support of the literary reputation of the Society 
by contributing papers for publication in our Journal. 
Our best thanks are due to those who have hitherto contribu- 
ted, and who, in many instances, continue to do so, but there are 
many other members of the Society who are equally able to furnish 
papers of great interest, and to these we appeal. 
Singapore, 30th January, 1882. 
