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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