Observational notes on the rearing and behaviour of duikers and other animals (lions, antelopes and a pet cat) in Nigeria. Includes some correspondence. Also an extract from June Hopkins' journal describing a visit to Nairobi National Park Animal Orphanage
Sem títuloBritish Museum
To A. Gunther
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- 1867
My dear Sir
Many thanks for your very kind note which settles the question. I dare say I shall make use of your memoranda in next month's Annals and Mag and send you a proof before it is printed. Shall I send it your present address? In this case do not trouble yourself with a reply to this or to Dursley.
Yours very truly
A. Surtees
118 Cambridge St
Warwick Square
S.W.
27th April 1870
My dear Mr Hodgson
I enclose a printed letter of Hume's and his last to me about the book from which you may be able to judge of his intentions. He writes in a depressed tone about the overwork and really it does seem a hopeless business and as far as I can judge the illustrated work will now remain in abeyance for a time, I do not think Jerdon will take it up and Hume will probably take furlough soon and then the requisite leisure will be found. I do not know what to do about your portfolios in the mean time; I can during the Summer arrange and systematize The Notes but I do not see how to utilize the figures except for identification by myself of the species and it seems such a pity that they should be hid. I fear it will be no use sending them to Hume till he is more at leisure, but having the notes arranged will be the chief point. and they can then be incorporated at [pleasure?]. Joseph Hume was this man's father, not uncle. What you say about our plates is quite true, they are harsh, but Wolf will not draw and I know of no better artist than than we have got who will undertake such work.
With Kindest Regards to Mrs Hodgson
believe me
Ever Yrs Sincerely
G.F.L. Marshall
Zoological Society of London
11 Hanover Square
London W
Dear Sir
The package containing your collection of drawings is safely arrived and shall be placed in our Librarian's hands for examination and arrangement. I shall have the pleasure of specially reporting your liberal donation at the next Council. I shall also ask the Council to admit you Fellow in accordance with our Bye-Laws (ch.vii) as requested in your letter.
Yours faithfully
P.L. Sclater
B.H. Hodgson Esq.