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and upon whose advice tire De2)artment succeeded in obtaining the services of 
Mi\ Etheridge, the Author of this and several of the j^receding Memoirs. 
jMr. Wilkinson’s courteous and unassuming demeanour, as well as his large 
hearted sym2)athetic nature, will he rememhered as long as any of those who 
enjoyed the privilege of his acquaintance survive him. The record of his 
scientific labours will endure much longer. 
I have the honour to he, 
Sir, 
Your obedient servant, 
EDWAED E. PITTMAN, A.R.S.M., 
Government Geologist. 
II AURiE "Wood, Esq., J.P., 
Under Secretary for Mines. 
