Cistothorus stellaris . 



New Haven , Vermont . 



1S97. " The Short-billed Iviarsh V/ren is knovm to reside, nest, 



and breed in the town of Hew Kaven, Vt. They only occur to 

 my knowledge in a bit of raarshy groiind containing perhaps five 

 acres. I have seen a nest Oifi: the species talcen in Williston, 

 this state and a friend tells me a few pairs breed there. 

 Outside of these two places I do not know of their occurrence. 

 You spolce of regarding; this as confidential. You may do as 

 you like abovit it." 



Extract from letter from S.O. Brush, Sept. 16, 1897, 



Milton , Voriaont . 



