Author:
Catherine C. Hopley [(1817 ? 1911) pen-name Sarah L. Jones, British author, governess, artist, and naturalist]
Publication details:
2 Cambridge Road, Kew, 4th July [n.y.]
Four closely written pages, 12mo, bifolium, aged but good condition. She apologises for bothering him but would like him to peruse the accompanying paper which will speak for itself. I was about to write to the New York naturalist to ask if he really had dissected a Chameleo, but thought why need I do that when we have Mr Beddard here at home? & whose opinion will settle the question. That is, if he hasamong the countless post mortem examinations you hold [...] examined the brains & the optical nerves of a Chameleon?