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Letter from John Humphrys regarding the identification of shells he had though of as Indian origin, and a discussion about his collection

Letter from Hume asking for copies of the rules and bye laws of the Zoological Society of London and any paper and documents which may be of use to him. He expresses dislike of the office of Permanent President

Letters from Geoffrey S Hulaine to William Turner Bennett

Letters from Thomas Horsfield regarding his inability to meet Yarrell and Sabine, examination of his proofs, information of remarks of any kind on a species of elephant described in a passage he quotes from Bishop Heber's journal, Bennet's judgement on descriptions of several species, and an introduction to Mr Hugh Murrey who was was engaged in publication of an Account of China for the Edinburgh Cabinet Library in Zoology of China

Letter from Horlock to the Superintendent of the Zoological Society of London Garden asking for instructions as to transport by sea and enquiries as to the price of animals to be disposed of

Letter from J W Hope with lists of scientific names of insects with some descriptions

Letters from J van den Hoeven regarding the writer's description of the Chincilla and his use of the name Eriomys. Suggests existence of two different types and that Bennett compares descriptions

Letter from J S Henslow to Edward Turner Bennett at the Linnean Society regarding risks of losing contact due to attacks of envy, and that we all benefit from cooperation. He offers additional subscription if it will help

Letters from William Heame regarding the arrival of the Brig 'Adak' at London Docks with a Hawksbill Turtle, 2 Land Tortoises, 1 male ditto, 1 Pigeon, 6 Doves and a flamingo which is supposed to be dead and only a skin. Also speaks of the arrival of his display cabinet and asks the Zoological Society of London to select and withdraw all the insects they desire from drawers of his in their possession

Letter from S N A Drummond Hay regarding the shipping of animals by HM sloop 'Procuris', preliminary notice of proposed shipment of animals via Gibraltar, a few specimens that have been sent via a friend and agent in Gibraltar, thanks for the volume of Desmarish and confirmation that they will send to the Zoological Society of London every rare animal within their reach