[369] Though the year is not usually indicated on the originals, the following drawings probably belong to this period:

[370] Though Audubon said that he spent only six weeks in the forest, the indications upon his drawings imply a longer period.

[371] At this time Audubon intended to figure, in full size and natural colors, the eggs of the "Birds of America," for which the concluding numbers of his plates had been reserved, but when the time came, these numbers had to be given over to new acquisitions, so the eggs were eventually crowded out.

[372] At one time in possession of Dr. R. W. Shufeldt, who received it from Mrs. Audubon; given verbatim by Elliott Coues ([Bibl. No. 43]), Bulletin of the Nuttall Ornithological Club, vol. v, 1880.

[373] Harlan's Hawk, or the Black Warrior, is now regarded as a southern variety of the Red-tailed Hawk, and is designated under the trinomen, Buteo borealis harlani.

[374] Published by Ruthven Deane ([Bibl. No. 217]), The Auk, vol. xxii, 1905.

[375] Thomas B. Thorpe ([Bibl. No. 64]), Godey's Lady's Book, vol. xlii, 1851.

[376] While in Paris in 1828, Audubon wrote on October 26 that he had received a call from "a M. Pitois, who came to look at my book, with a view to becoming my agent here; Baron Cuvier recommended him strongly, and I have concluded a bargain with him. He thinks he can procure a good number of subscribers. His manners are plain, and I hope he will prove an honest man." See Maria R. Audubon, Audubon and his Journals ([Bibl. No. 86]), vol. i, p. 339.

[377] Henry Augustus Havell, a younger brother of Robert Havell, Junior; see [Vol. II, p. 191].