Note A — THE GREAT BLACK-BACKED GULL.

“Peggy Oliver was remarkable far the zeal and taste she displayed in the domesticating of uncommon animals, as well as in the culture of plants: her expertness in the latter department is noticed and praised by Mr Loudon in his Gardener’s Magazine. Her funeral was attended by some of the most distinguished naturalists here, and, among others, by your friend Dr MacCulloch of Pictou, who happened to be in Edinburgh at the time, and whose friendship I have also the happiness to enjoy.”