From Edward Bartlett   16 October 1871

Dear Sir,

The Egyptian geese feed (in the water) they do not move their heads from side to side (laterally) like the duck that sift the food, their mode of tearing and biting the herbage is much the same as the common goose¹

I am sorry not to be able to send more particulars as I have had but little opportunity of watching the birds, thee birds and P^o O^r came safly to hand for which I return my thanks,² I am | Dear Sir | Yours faithfully | Edward Bartlett