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As I was extremely busy when your letter of June 21 came to hand, telling me that Mr Oldfield Thomas would be glad to take the mammals etc. etc answering and acknowledging your kindness in arranging matter for me was neglected. I will certainly regard what you have written as in full confidence.
Within the last few days it has occurred to me that I ought to ask you how soon after I have finished my work on the Upper Orinoco I will be able to dispose of the duplicates which you do not take.
Do not imaging from the above that I am or will be in any hurry to take them out of your hands, because such
