
OF MAINE. 
oF tO SS 
ORA W. KNIGHT, Bangor, President. 
WM. L. POWERS, Gardiner, Vice Prestdent. 
L. W. ROBBINS, Gardiner, Sec’y-Treas. 
J. C. MEAD, No. Bridgton, Editor. 
PROF. A. L. LANE, Waterville, Councillor. at 
CAPT. H.L. SPINNEY, Seguin Island, Councillor. Ban ZO she 2 AGB a: (S afi Pye igi 188 

Lai er ews GeT : 
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Cambridge,Mass. 
Dear Sir: - 
the loan of specimens 
I am very desirous of obtaining 
from various portions 
thorus, stellaris, in breeding plumage 
anxious to obtain one or 
pecies,and am esveciall 
snecimens From Massachusetts. 
skins of this ‘species which vouswould) be 
Have you any 
any other persons who would 
loan me for a month or’ so,and-do you know 
be- able to likewise favor-me?i will gladly pay.all.charges.on specimens 
loaned and guarantees their return in good condition. 
Ve Se Nani Ss vectful Ly 
“Ov. Knight 
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