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New York 25^h June 1856

Mr. Rob^t. Kennicott

D. Sir

Herewith are some Insect pins sent you by direction of Prof. Baird, they are the nearest I could get to the sizes he sent me as a guide.

Prof. B. informs me that you are somewhat inclined to Ornithology, which is also my favorite pursuit when I can command the time -

I have a good collection of N.A Birds, but there are some few Western ones, I would like to get, viz, the Whooping Crane (G. Americana) in full adult plumage - The Trumpeter Swan - The Rocky M. Golden Eye (C. Barronii)

Baird told he saw in the West & in Canada.

Baird's Buzzard (B. Bairdii) Evening Grosbeak.

Do you get the Lapland Long-spur & the Painted Lark-Bunting in Summer plumage? as they are both abundant in your State in Winter, some may remain until they assume their Spring dress - Have you ever met with Grus Hoyanus?

I will be glad to hear from you in relation to the above, & also stating what birds you have that are considered rare. Have you ever procured any of the large Terns that breed on the Upper Lakes?

Yours respy Geo. N Laurence [ornate squiggly lines under signature]