
          Every fresh parcel of Drummonds plants
 is more interesting as he advances further
 into the little explored district of Texas.


 I have just got a very interesting lot of
 specimens from Valdivia and the Island
 of Chilea also a lot of specimens from
 New South Wales.


 Is the Bull Frog found about New York?
 and if so, would it be possible to get 
 some live specimens sent over to England?
 I have a great liking for Reptiles and 
 wish to domesticate some exotic species.
 We had a very amusing townsman of
 yours here the other evening Thorburn
 the Leedsman. I believe he goes out 
 is the same vessel with Mr. Lewis.


 With the kind regards of our family
 I am 


 My dear Sir


 Yours very truly


 W. Christy Jr.

        