William Ogilby was a zoologist. He is perhaps best known for this work around the classification order of cheiropoda, linking mammals who had hands. He was ZSL Secretary from 1839-1847.

Correspondence with Geoffrey Marr Vevers regarding mammals presented to the Zoological Society of London by dealers

Correspondence between C R Stoner and George Soper Cansdale regarding an offer to collection mammals and birds for the Zoological Society of London

Papers relating to the construction of a Small Mammal House at ZSL London Zoo

Correspondence between the Ministry of Agriculture and Geoffrey Marr Vevers regarding licences for the movement of animals to the Sanatorium and Quarantine Stations in the Zoological Gardens, a Vicunuas infected with sarcoptic mange, the importation of dogs and cats, animals shipped by the SS Arakaka, the detention of foxes in the Mammal House, the purchase of African Weaver Finches and Leopard cubs on board the warship Victorious

Letters from Professor Dr J J Hess of Zurich to Patrick Alfred Buxton, regarding the correct forms of the Arabic names of reptiles and mammals, and general notes on transliteration and the use of diacritical points

Correspondence between Alan Francis Brooke and Officers of the Zoological Society of London regarding his resignation from the Presidency of the Zoological Society of London, the Annual General Meeting, and a collection of Australian mammals and birds

Report by the Curator of Mammals and Birds following his attendance at the International Ornithological Congress in Rouen and Paris

Correspondence and alphabetised lists of land mammals and insects compiled by Mr Whiteside for a dictionary