UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA 
MUSEUM OF VERTEBRATE ZOOLOGY 
BERKELEY, CALIFORNIA, 
November 19,1909 
Mr.William Brewster, 
145 Bra.ttla St., 
Cainbr idge , Mass . 
De ar Mr .Bra vvs t er: - 
I find that you have recorded (Bulletin Museum Compara- 
tive Zoology, 1902,page 180) a specimen of Bendroica aestiya 
son orana from Riverside. Since this is,so far,our only 
California record of this subspecies I am anxious to verify 
the determination. I should be glad indeed to have the 
specimen in question, if practicable, forwarded to me that 
I might see upon what characters the identification is based. 
I am again at work on a faunal list of the birds of 
the state; and I am attempting to reexamine all available 
specimens which are the basis of exceptional records. 
I am sorry indeed not to be able t o go east this winter 
and attend the A.O.IT. I sincerely trust that you and your 
colleagues are enjoying a pleasant and profitable season. 
Ve ry t ruly y our s 
JG-KDJ 
