Page 67. 23 Jan. 1903, 1 p.
To Rothschild, thanks for cable of money for Tunney expenses as he has had an arduous time. 7 cases to be sent on next steamer. Committee requests return of duplicates.
P.66. 16 Feb. 1903, 2 p.
To Rothschild thanks for remittance of 500 pounds for Tunney's 1903 expenses. Sending 320 skins from Alligator R. Since travelling, Tunney found numbers not up to the average, though found some new species. He fell from his horse and hurt his shoulder.
P.68.(stamped p. 237) 2 Mar. 1903, 1 p.
To Rothschild, Tunney sending specimens by next boat, but he is shooting in higher grounds because of tropical floods in Alligator R. area.
P.69.30 Mar. 1903, 3 p.
To Rothschild, list of specimens sent per R.M.S. Australia.
P.72. 18 May. 1903, 4 p.
To Rothschild, list of specimens sent per Orstaya?
P.76. 7 Sep. 1903, [includes 11 p. list, Sept. 14th?, 1903], 12 p.
To Rothschild, sending by R.M.S. Himalaya 4 cases, 128 mammals & 173 bird skins, possible new species. Tunney is sending another box, which should arrive in 3 weeks and will then be sent on. Please send 200 pounds as had to ask Trustees for an advance.
p.88. Oct? 1903, 3 p.
To Rothschild, list of specimens sent per "England", undated.
p.91. 9 Nov. 1903, 1 p.
To Rothschild, received the 200 pounds and sending per R.M.S. Oceana mammal and bird skins and hoping to receive specimens back when examination complete.
P.92. 25 Apr. 1904, 1 p.
To Rothschild, I write to acknowledge receipt of 57 mammal skins sent by Oldfield Thomas, being portion of Tunney's collection as per enclosed list.
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