E. A. Mearns. 2. 
specimens were omitted "by accident, or else were 
removed after the "box left your hands. 
Last month eleven additional 
boxes containing ethnological material and natural 
history specimens were received from you, but it is 
noted that Doctor Porter's second sending (mentioned 
in your August letter) is not included. The reason 
of the non-arrival of his first lot was explained 
in your letter, but it is hoped that his later send¬ 
ing, consisting of two boxes I believe, will reach 
here before long, 
Hoping that my letter will find 
you well and prosperous, I am, 
Assistant Secretary 
in charge of National Museum, 
