JCP 
 
 
          Thiere is an unverified rerort that the present 
 
stock of Mearns quail at .lne Top, Aris., was introluood 
 
by the early Mormon settlers. I am unable to vouioi for the 
 
correetness of this story and I am doubtful of it because 
 
the species o~eurs west of that point neturally. 
 
          All these instances will be run   own and -publish- 
 
e4 in more soecific form in the book on lame Management in 
 
the Southwest, on which I am now working toýether with J.S. 
 
Ligon and Dr. R. P. Pettit. of Albuquerque. We are glad, 
 
however, to supply you with the above tentative Information 
 
for your present purpose. 
 
          I was very glad to reoeiveyyour letter about the 
 
"lizratory bird situation and was much interested in your 
 
comments. 
 
          With kindest regards, 
 
                                Very sincerely yours, 
 
 
 
                                      ALDO I   OLD 
 
 
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