. C. Hart Merriam papers : including correspondence, papers relating to career with the United States Biological Survey, 1798-1972 (bulk 1871-1942). United States. Division of Ornithology and Mammalogy; United States. Division of Biological Survey; United States. Biological Survey; United States. Bureau of Biological Survey; Geological and Geographical Survey of the Territories (U. S. ); Harriman Alaska Expedition (1899); Bering Sea controversy; Bears; Biogeography; Natural history; Ornithology; Botany; Life zones; Wildlife conservation. i^ss: fi' .y 225 Norember 8. 1916 Mr. John Jonas Lirizig
. C. Hart Merriam papers : including correspondence, papers relating to career with the United States Biological Survey, 1798-1972 (bulk 1871-1942). United States. Division of Ornithology and Mammalogy; United States. Division of Biological Survey; United States. Biological Survey; United States. Bureau of Biological Survey; Geological and Geographical Survey of the Territories (U. S. ); Harriman Alaska Expedition (1899); Bering Sea controversy; Bears; Biogeography; Natural history; Ornithology; Botany; Life zones; Wildlife conservation. i^ss: fi' .y 225 Norember 8. 1916 Mr. John Jonas Lirizigciton Montana Dear Sir: On returning from California a short time ago I found your letter of October 16»and the two ekulls of Grissly Bean which you shipped on that da^e. For the young skull I bare credited you $10; for the big old male from HeU Roaring Hirer $30; making in all $40. A check for this amount will be sent you from the Smithsonian In- stitution in a few days# In case you secure additional skulls of Gris- slies with known localities,I shall be glad to purchase '^' the same at good prices* Yery truly yours^. I NoTember 8. 1916 Mr. Herbert Lee Tenakee Alaska Dear Sir: On returning from California a few days ago I found the skin and skull of the big Grissly you killed on Salteiy Bay. and also the small skull fron Tenakee Inlet, sent in the sane shipment. For the latter, in- cluding the express charges you adrancod. I hare credited you $afl; for the skin and skull of the big old aalo. $50; making $68 in all, a check for which will be sent you fro. the aaithaonien Institution in a few days. That big Bear surely was a monstor. It is as you supposed - not a but a big Sitka Brown Bear, and one of the largest I hare seen. I am mi^ty glad to get the speciaen for the collection, and to have the skin as well as the skull eren tho the skin is in woxii pelage. Shall be glad to purchase any others that you can got hold â¢f« The matter of the permit for you and Mrs.
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