McDougall, from the Veterinary Inspector's Office, Oban, writes that Miss Layard has left for England and has taken the teeth with her, but he will communicate with his friends in Iona and let Ewart know the result. Miss Layard told him that 'the bones all crumbled away whenever they were exposed to the air and therefore I fear the bones are all gone.'

Also enclosed in the letter is a piece of paper with the name of Thomas H. Dale written on it as well as some figures.