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V-111
Parrot
Shot at Tomboro Feb. 1854
By Lieut. Van Wyck
In Box No. 4
V-112
Pelicanus sula
Taken in the Coral Sea
Not in the vicinity of land
or shoal, Jan. 1854.
In Box No. 4
V-113
Columba Pacifica ?
A young specimen from
the Island of Tomboro or
New Ireland. Purchased
of the natives and prepar-
ed by Lieut. Van Wyck
Feb. 1854. In Box No. 4
V-114
Procellaria ?
From the South Indian O.
3 specimens, taken by
Lieut. Van Wyck and
Dr. Stuart of "Porpoise"
Dec. 1853. In Box No. 4
V-115
"Satin Grakles" from the
Island of Tomboro. Col-
lected Feb. 1854 by
Lieut. Van Wyck of the
"Porpoise" . In Box 4