(Triplicate) U. S. Steamer John Hancock Simons Bay Oct. 15, 1853 Received from Alfred H. Ames Aft Naturalist of the North Pacific Exploring Expedition the following Articles. The Journal with a few Specimens of Phyllosoma posted between two of the leaves. The Memorandum of all Specimens preserved by him, and the Books belonging to the Expedition in his possession, The Copper Kettle containing the following Specimens viz. One large black Snake The Cuttle Fish Two Turtles The Fish (Surnard) One large Glass containing the following Articles viz. One large Dial containing Shells and Star Fish One large Dial containing Specimens of Insects One large Dial containing Specimens of Lizards One Medium Dial containing Specimens of Insects One Medium Dial containing Specimens of Insects One Medium Dial containing Specimens of Crabs One Medium Dial containing Specimens of the Lizard One Medium Dial containing Specimens of Sea Disco One Medium Dial containing Specimens of Two Toad Fish One Small Dial containing Specimens of Two Minute Fish One Small Dial containing Specimens of Two Minute Fish Six Small Dials containing Specimens of Marine Invertebrate Three Pill Boxes containing Specimens of Insects