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9. Communication with the numerous correspondents of the late Mr. 

 Anthony with reference to future exchanges. 



Miss Anthony, as in years past, has had charge of mounting 

 shells for exhibition, and has rendered valuable service by clean- 

 ing specimens and securing them from dust. 



The transactions in exchange have been as follows : — 



Ten packages of shells have been received, containing four thousand 

 four hundred and ninety-three (4493) specimens of five hundred and 

 seventy-three (573) species. Three packages have been sent to as many 

 persons, containing two thousand one hundred and twenty-five (2125) 

 specimens, illustrating seven hundred and twenty (720) species. 



