Catalogue of specimens collected by the US Exploring Expedition and received by the Philadelphia Museum, 1838 - 1842
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No. 62. (Copy) M. D. Ship Flowering Hydney Cove December 26th 1840 Sir, I have the honor to enclose herewith a list of Bones, &c., containing specimens collected under having Dallas. These Specimens have been forwarded to Boston per Barque Hephzibah, and consigned to the Navy Agent at that place, subject to your order. I have made addressed letter to the Clerk, the Clerk of the Treasury, and the Collector at Boston, relative to them. I have the honor to be Sir, Most Respectfully Your Obt. Servt. [illegible] Charles Willits Command. Etc. Etc. Hon. James K. Paulson Sec'y of the Navy Washington City