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sharks which will be rather an important item in asmuch as I have given instructions that their skins as soon as possible after capture should at once be placed in rectified spirits, this I gather was his intention for the (illegible text), placed with him - I also asked him if he would kindly advance the amount to cover this expense which will be presented to me as soon as I land at Port Elizabeth. This is no more than one can expect.