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editor’s Office 
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Kay 8th, 1908. 
My dear Mr. Brewster:- 
eggs of the Hu 
by you 
cently 
+ 
in the 
took a 
write to enquire if you hare in 
fous-crowned Sparrow taken by 
’Auk’? If so, are they pure 
set which show a decided bluish tinge 
your possession any of 
Chas. A. Allen and reco 
white in coloration? I 
both 
the 
rdod 
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before and 
ter blowing. Mr. Beck took a set similar in shade some years ago. I 
am preparing an article on the species and it seems to me that the 
published descriptions are in error, or else both white and bluish egge 
are occasionally laid. This, however, would seem improbable. Your kind 
reply will be appreciated. 
Mr. William Brewster, 
C ambridge, Mas s. 
Very truly yours, 
