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If you knew how busy I am getting eggs of such things as
Aythya[underlined], Fulix[underlined], Maneca, Dafila, Buciphala[underlined], (ducks) Gallinago
Phalanopus, Podiceps griseigina, Pediocetes, Tundus aliciae[underlined],
Junco oregonus, etc etc (Woodworth or Dr Andrews know what these are and
their value) you would not blame me for writing short letters -
This and my early start for home makes me happy as the day is long, which
is very[underlined] long[underlined] - some three weeks since the sun was not visible at midnight
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Tell Mr Chas Wilson & Mr Walker they must excuse my silence - They woul[d]
rather have some of these rare eggs than letters I think - Im getting good
mammals & birds too. paper scarce in this country -