Letter received by Banks from Jonathon Sowerby, 9 June 1809 (Series 20.64) - No. 0003

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but I do not recollect the size of the drawing to the original; it is a lively active bird - they go in families, flitting & sporting thro' the trees nearly the whole of the day - The Indian name Toìvã bears a resemblance to its note, which is musical. No. 205 is a curious insect, the only one I have seen ' it is figured of the natural siz  - a number of insects somewhat similar, frequent the cotton shrubs; & they all ha[ve a?] disagreeable smell - the membranes on [the?] hind legs are singular - Should it be conformable to the regulations of the Society to furnish me with the Articles I have mentioned in another letter, I shall esteem it a particular favor - I remain
Honoured Sir
Your most obdt Servt
Jno. Sowerby

Nickerie
June 9. 1809

My Address
I. S. New Amsterdam, Berbice S. America