Journal of a cruise in the US ship, Vincennes, to the North Pacific Ocean, China Sea, Behring Strait, etc. by William Stimpson, 1853-1855
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Y-81 This bird was found in sheltered sandy valleys, near Simons Town Cape of Good Hope, Oct. 1853 (Lieut Van Wyck & W.S.) In Box No. 2. Y-82 Mysthera? Near Simons Town Cape of Good Hope, Oct. 1853 (Lieut. Van Wyck) In Box No. 2 Y-83 Caprimulgus Near Simons Town, Cape of Good Hope, Oct. 1853 (Lieut. Van Wyck) In Box 2. Y-84 Cypselus? At Constantia, Cape of Good Hope, Oct. 1853 Two Specimens (Lieut. Van Wyck) In Box No. 2. Y-85 Melasoma Among low bushes in a valley near Simons Town Cape of Good Hope, Oct. 1853. Common species. Lieut. Van Wyck & W.S. In Boxes No. 1 + 2.