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National Association of Audubon Societies Founded 1901. Incor:
For the Protection of Wild Birds and Animals
Map showing (shaded) Sutes havinK Audubon Societies
W'lLLIAM DUTCHER, President
JOHN E. THAYER, Isl VlcePreslden. THEO. S. PALMER, M. D., 2(1 Vlce-Presldenl T. GILBERT PEARSON, Secrelsry
FRANK M. CHAPMAN, Treasurer
SAMUEL T. CARTER, Jr., Allorneir
OFFICES
525 Manhattan Avenue, TJew York City
141 Broadway,
My dear Mr. Hornaday:-
It is with much surprise that I learn
through your communication of even date that certain persons are claiming that the National Association of Audubon Societies for the Protection of Wild Animals and Birds is in favor of the use of automatic or pump guns, and consequently is not in favor of the passage of laws to prevent the use or sale of such firearms.
I beg officially to state that the National Association of Audubon Societies is absolutely opposed to
either the manufacture, sale, or use of such firearms, and therefore hopes that the meritorious bill introduced by the New York Zoological Society will become a law.
I beg further to add that any statement con- trary to the above in effect is unauthorized.
This society is working for the preservation of the wild birds and game of North America, and it sincerely should not stultify itself by advocating the use of one of the most potent means of destruction that has ever been devised.
You are at liberty to use this communication either publicly or privately.
Very aincecaly yours,
A LETTER THAT TELLS ITS OWN STORY
dent.
the noo-game birds
Feb. 26th 1906,