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Fairfield, Haii}e. 
1397. 
Mr .Manly Hardy wrote thus to William Brewster in 
regard to a Snowy Owl that he had recently heard of: 
"Brewer, Maine, Jan. 10, 189 
Friend Brewster 
Now as to Snowy Owl. I went to Cros 
by's to-day. The Owl is pure ’white in front. It has a few 
spots as large as very small peas of a light brown on the 
wings and a few larger ones on ends of primaries. It is fine 
ly mounted and by far the whitest Owl I ever saw t alien in 
Maine, although I have two from Manitoba which are pure white 
all over. This bird belongs to John B . Murphy of City Mali 
Hotel, Waterville, Maine. 
Very truly, Manly Hardy." 
The following is from the owner of the Owl 
" Waterville, Me., Jan. 17, 1898 
William Brewster, 
Canbr idge , Mass . - Dear S ir : - 
I will sell the Snow Owl for (#50.00) have had an of 
fer of (#40.00). The man that shot the Owl is in the town 
of Fairfield, don't know his name. The Owl was alive when I 
got him, and had him a day before he died. He is a fine 
looking bird. He was shot in Fairfield, Me. about four weeks 
ago. 
Yours Respt . 
John B. Murphy. " 
