Dear Sir,

In passing through Arundel park a few days ago I observed the accompanying beetle hauling off a large worm about 6 inches in length & not having noticed any thing of the kind before I carried him home to satisfy myself whether such was his food or whether his appetite would be affected by captivity.¹ He has since disposed of the fluids of two more which he cuts up in a very business like manner.

Thinking it just possible there might be an element of interest in the circumstance I have ventured to transmit it and the animal to you & hope, if there be not, that you will excuse the liberty

of Sir, | Your obed^t servt | John Harmer